How Much Does a Induction cooktop Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 2000 W · 1 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.36
Monthly
$10.79
Yearly
$131.24
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.36
Monthly cost
$10.79
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$131.24
kWh / month
60.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $10.79 · U.S. average equivalent: $10.79
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A typical induction cooktop uses about 2000 W and costs about $0.34/day or $10.08/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 1 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.20/day (1200 W) to $0.67/day (4000 W).
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Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $23.87
- Massachusetts $18.70
- Maine $18.44
- California $18.17
- Rhode Island $18.08
- New York $17.02
- Connecticut $16.98
- New Hampshire $15.79
- Alaska $15.31
- District of Columbia $14.23
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 2000 W and 1 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1200 W | $6.47 |
| Typical | 2000 W | $10.79 |
| High | 4000 W | $21.57 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
FAQ
- Most induction cooktop units fall between 1200 W and 4000 W, with 2000 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 2000 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1200–4000 W.
- At typical use (1 hours/day at 2000 W), the estimate is about 2.00 kWh/day and 60.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 1 hours/day and 2000 W, this appliance uses about 2.00 kWh per day.
- At 1 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 60.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 2.000 kWh (at 2000 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.34/day for 1 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $10.08/month at 1 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 2000 W costs about $0.34/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (1 hours/day at 2000 W), the estimate is about $0.34/day or $10.08/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 60.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $10.08/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.