Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.68 per month.
Per use
7.8¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.2¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.68
3.5 kWh
Per year
$8.13
42 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.1¢ | $0.34 | $4.07 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.2¢ | $0.68 | $8.13 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 4.5¢ | $1.35 | $16.27 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.2¢ per day, $0.68 per month, or $8.13 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.68 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.