Which Costs Less to Run?
28 head-to-head matchups settled with actual math — typical usage, current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh, and a clear verdict.
Space Heater vs Heat Pump
$68.58/mo $137/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Blanket
$68.58/mo $6.86/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Fireplace
$68.58/mo $40.01/mo
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Space Heater vs Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
$68.58/mo $68.58/mo
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Space Heater vs Infrared Heater
$68.58/mo $54.87/mo
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Baseboard Heater vs Space Heater
$68.58/mo $68.58/mo
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Electric Furnace vs Heat Pump
$343/mo $137/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Heat Pump Dryer
$12.25/mo $5.31/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Gas Dryer (Electric Components)
$12.25/mo $1.63/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Window Air Conditioner
$160/mo $41.15/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Ductless Mini-Split
$160/mo $36.58/mo
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Window Air Conditioner vs Portable Air Conditioner
$41.15/mo $45.72/mo
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Ductless Mini-Split vs Window Air Conditioner
$36.58/mo $41.15/mo
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Ceiling Fan vs Window Air Conditioner
$2.74/mo $41.15/mo
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Electric Oven vs Air Fryer
$13.72/mo $4.29/mo
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Electric Oven vs Toaster Oven
$13.72/mo $3.43/mo
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Electric Oven vs Slow Cooker
$13.72/mo $2.45/mo
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Microwave vs Electric Stove Burner
$1.57/mo $8.57/mo
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Electric Kettle vs Electric Stove Burner
$0.90/mo $8.57/mo
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Induction Cooktop vs Electric Stove Burner
$8.00/mo $8.57/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Heat Pump Water Heater
$74.58/mo $17.15/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Tankless Electric Water Heater
$74.58/mo $72.01/mo
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Refrigerator vs Mini Fridge
$20.57/mo $8.23/mo
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Chest Freezer vs Upright Freezer
$12.34/mo $16.46/mo
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Gaming PC vs Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X)
$10.63/mo $3.27/mo
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Desktop Computer vs Laptop
$7.06/mo $2.06/mo
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LED Light Bulb vs Incandescent Bulb
$0.26/mo $1.71/mo
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Slow Cooker vs Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)
$2.45/mo $2.29/mo
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