Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.64 per month.
Per use
7.4¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.1¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.64
3.5 kWh
Per year
$7.72
42 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.1¢ | $0.32 | $3.86 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.1¢ | $0.64 | $7.72 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 4.2¢ | $1.29 | $15.43 |
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 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.1¢ per day, $0.64 per month, or $7.72 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $0.64 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.