Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.87 per month.
Per use
$0.10
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.8¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.87
3.5 kWh
Per year
$10.39
42 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.4¢ | $0.43 | $5.19 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.8¢ | $0.87 | $10.39 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 5.7¢ | $1.73 | $20.77 |
Vermont 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 Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.8¢ per day, $0.87 per month, or $10.39 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.87 per month here versus $0.64 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.