How Much Does a Slow cooker Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 250 W · 6 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.27
Monthly
$8.09
Yearly
$98.43
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.27
Monthly cost
$8.09
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$98.43
kWh / month
45.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $8.09 · U.S. average equivalent: $8.09
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A typical slow cooker uses about 250 W and costs about $0.25/day or $7.56/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 6 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.15/day (150 W) to $0.30/day (300 W).
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Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $17.91
- Massachusetts $14.02
- Maine $13.83
- California $13.63
- Rhode Island $13.56
- New York $12.77
- Connecticut $12.74
- New Hampshire $11.84
- Alaska $11.48
- District of Columbia $10.67
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 250 W and 6 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 | 150 W | $4.85 |
| Typical | 250 W | $8.09 |
| High | 300 W | $9.71 |
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 slow cooker units fall between 150 W and 300 W, with 250 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 250 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 150–300 W.
- At typical use (6 hours/day at 250 W), the estimate is about 1.50 kWh/day and 45.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 6 hours/day and 250 W, this appliance uses about 1.50 kWh per day.
- At 6 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 45.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.250 kWh (at 250 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.25/day for 6 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $7.56/month at 6 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 250 W costs about $0.04/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (6 hours/day at 250 W), the estimate is about $0.25/day or $7.56/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 45.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $7.56/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.