Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.67 per month.
Per use
7.8¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.2¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.67
3.5 kWh
Per year
$8.09
42 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.1¢ | $0.34 | $4.05 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.2¢ | $0.67 | $8.09 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.19 |
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 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.2¢ per day, $0.67 per month, or $8.09 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.67 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.