Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.43 per month.
Per use
5.0¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
1.4¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.43
3.5 kWh
Per year
$5.17
42 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 0.7¢ | $0.22 | $2.59 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 1.4¢ | $0.43 | $5.17 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 2.8¢ | $0.86 | $10.35 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 1.4¢ per day, $0.43 per month, or $5.17 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $0.43 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.