Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.47 per month.
Per use
5.4¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
1.5¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.47
3.5 kWh
Per year
$5.59
42 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 0.8¢ | $0.23 | $2.79 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 1.5¢ | $0.47 | $5.59 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.18 |
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 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 1.5¢ per day, $0.47 per month, or $5.59 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $0.47 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.