Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Idaho
Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 32% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.44 per month.
Per use
5.1¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
1.5¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.44
3.5 kWh
Per year
$5.30
42 kWh
By usage level in Idaho
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 0.7¢ | $0.22 | $2.65 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 1.5¢ | $0.44 | $5.30 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 2.9¢ | $0.88 | $10.60 |
Idaho 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 Idaho?
At Idaho's current average residential rate of 12.7¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 1.5¢ per day, $0.44 per month, or $5.30 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Idaho more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Idaho's rate is about 32% below the U.S. average: $0.44 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Idaho right now?
Idaho residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.