Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.98 per month.
Per use
$0.11
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
3.2¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.98
3.5 kWh
Per year
$11.81
42 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.6¢ | $0.49 | $5.90 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 3.2¢ | $0.98 | $11.81 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 6.5¢ | $1.97 | $23.61 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 3.2¢ per day, $0.98 per month, or $11.81 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.98 per month here versus $0.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.