Which Costs Less to Run?
28 head-to-head matchups settled with actual math — typical usage, current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh, and a clear verdict.
Space Heater vs Heat Pump
$67.12/mo $134/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Blanket
$67.12/mo $6.71/mo
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Space Heater vs Electric Fireplace
$67.12/mo $39.16/mo
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Space Heater vs Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
$67.12/mo $67.12/mo
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Space Heater vs Infrared Heater
$67.12/mo $53.70/mo
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Baseboard Heater vs Space Heater
$67.12/mo $67.12/mo
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Electric Furnace vs Heat Pump
$336/mo $134/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Heat Pump Dryer
$11.99/mo $5.19/mo
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Electric Dryer vs Gas Dryer (Electric Components)
$11.99/mo $1.60/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Window Air Conditioner
$157/mo $40.27/mo
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Central Air Conditioner vs Ductless Mini-Split
$157/mo $35.80/mo
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Window Air Conditioner vs Portable Air Conditioner
$40.27/mo $44.75/mo
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Ductless Mini-Split vs Window Air Conditioner
$35.80/mo $40.27/mo
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Ceiling Fan vs Window Air Conditioner
$2.68/mo $40.27/mo
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Electric Oven vs Air Fryer
$13.42/mo $4.20/mo
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Electric Oven vs Toaster Oven
$13.42/mo $3.36/mo
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Electric Oven vs Slow Cooker
$13.42/mo $2.40/mo
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Microwave vs Electric Stove Burner
$1.54/mo $8.39/mo
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Electric Kettle vs Electric Stove Burner
$0.88/mo $8.39/mo
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Induction Cooktop vs Electric Stove Burner
$7.83/mo $8.39/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Heat Pump Water Heater
$73.00/mo $16.78/mo
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Electric Water Heater vs Tankless Electric Water Heater
$73.00/mo $70.48/mo
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Refrigerator vs Mini Fridge
$20.14/mo $8.05/mo
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Chest Freezer vs Upright Freezer
$12.08/mo $16.11/mo
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Gaming PC vs Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X)
$10.40/mo $3.20/mo
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Desktop Computer vs Laptop
$6.91/mo $2.01/mo
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LED Light Bulb vs Incandescent Bulb
$0.25/mo $1.68/mo
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Slow Cooker vs Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)
$2.40/mo $2.24/mo
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