Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Idaho
Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 13.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 5th cheapest in the country, 25% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.48 per month.
Per use
5.5¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
1.6¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.48
3.5 kWh
Per year
$5.71
42 kWh
By usage level in Idaho
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 0.8¢ | $0.24 | $2.86 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 1.6¢ | $0.48 | $5.71 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 3.1¢ | $0.95 | $11.43 |
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 13.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 1.6¢ per day, $0.48 per month, or $5.71 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Idaho more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Idaho's rate is about 25% below the U.S. average: $0.48 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Idaho right now?
Idaho residents pay an average of 13.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 5th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.