Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $1.02 per month.
Per use
$0.12
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
3.4¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$1.02
3.5 kWh
Per year
$12.31
42 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.7¢ | $0.51 | $6.15 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 3.4¢ | $1.02 | $12.31 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 6.7¢ | $2.05 | $24.61 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 3.4¢ per day, $1.02 per month, or $12.31 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.02 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.