Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 24.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 32% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.84 per month.
Per use
$0.10
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.8¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.84
3.5 kWh
Per year
$10.09
42 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.4¢ | $0.42 | $5.05 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.8¢ | $0.84 | $10.09 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 5.5¢ | $1.68 | $20.19 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a vacuum cleaner in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 24.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.8¢ per day, $0.84 per month, or $10.09 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 32% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.84 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 24.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.