Cost to Run a Slow Cooker in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 1 kWh each), a slow cooker here costs $2.21 per month.
Per use
$0.17
1 kWh per use
Per day
7.3¢
3 uses/week at 1 kWh each
Per month
$2.21
13 kWh
Per year
$26.59
156 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.6¢ | $1.11 | $13.30 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 7.3¢ | $2.21 | $26.59 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.15 | $4.43 | $53.19 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a slow cooker in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a slow cooker with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.21 per month, or $26.59 per year.
Is running a slow cooker in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $2.21 per month here versus $2.45 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.