Which Costs Less to Run?
28 head-to-head matchups settled with actual math — typical usage, current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, and a clear verdict.
Space Heater vs Heat Pump
$66.76/mo $134/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Blanket
$66.76/mo $6.68/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Fireplace
$66.76/mo $38.94/mo
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Space Heater vs Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
$66.76/mo $66.76/mo
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Space Heater vs Infrared Heater
$66.76/mo $53.41/mo
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Baseboard Heater vs Space Heater
$66.76/mo $66.76/mo
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Electric Furnace vs Heat Pump
$334/mo $134/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Heat Pump Dryer
$11.92/mo $5.17/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Gas Dryer (Electric Components)
$11.92/mo $1.59/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Window Air Conditioner
$156/mo $40.06/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Ductless Mini-Split
$156/mo $35.60/mo
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Window Air Conditioner vs Portable Air Conditioner
$40.06/mo $44.51/mo
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Ductless Mini-Split vs Window Air Conditioner
$35.60/mo $40.06/mo
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Ceiling Fan vs Window Air Conditioner
$2.67/mo $40.06/mo
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Electric Oven vs Air Fryer
$13.35/mo $4.17/mo
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Electric Oven vs Toaster Oven
$13.35/mo $3.34/mo
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Electric Oven vs Slow Cooker
$13.35/mo $2.38/mo
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Microwave vs Electric Stove Burner
$1.53/mo $8.34/mo
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Electric Kettle vs Electric Stove Burner
$0.87/mo $8.34/mo
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Induction Cooktop vs Electric Stove Burner
$7.79/mo $8.34/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Heat Pump Water Heater
$72.60/mo $16.69/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Tankless Electric Water Heater
$72.60/mo $70.10/mo
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Refrigerator vs Mini Fridge
$20.03/mo $8.01/mo
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Chest Freezer vs Upright Freezer
$12.02/mo $16.02/mo
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Gaming PC vs Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X)
$10.35/mo $3.18/mo
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Desktop Computer vs Laptop
$6.88/mo $2.00/mo
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LED Light Bulb vs Incandescent Bulb
$0.25/mo $1.67/mo
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Slow Cooker vs Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)
$2.38/mo $2.23/mo
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