Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 16¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.56 per month.
Per use
6.4¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
1.8¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.56
3.5 kWh
Per year
$6.67
42 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 0.9¢ | $0.28 | $3.34 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 1.8¢ | $0.56 | $6.67 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 3.7¢ | $1.11 | $13.35 |
Iowa 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 Iowa?
At Iowa's current average residential rate of 16¢/kWh (July 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 1.8¢ per day, $0.56 per month, or $6.67 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $0.56 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 16¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.