Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.65 per month.
Per use
7.5¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.1¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.65
3.5 kWh
Per year
$7.84
42 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.1¢ | $0.33 | $3.92 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.1¢ | $0.65 | $7.84 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.68 |
Delaware 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 Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.1¢ per day, $0.65 per month, or $7.84 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $0.65 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.