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Cheapest Common Appliances to Run (Monthly Cost)

Household devices ranked by estimated monthly electricity cost at the U.S. average rate.

  1. Electric shaver ~$0.01/mo @ U.S. avg
  2. Electric toothbrush charger ~$0.01/mo @ U.S. avg
  3. 3D printer ~$0.03/mo @ U.S. avg
  4. Printer ~$0.03/mo @ U.S. avg
  5. Food processor ~$0.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  6. Juicer ~$0.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  7. LED light bulb ~$0.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  8. Stand mixer ~$0.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  9. Smart light bulb ~$0.32/mo @ U.S. avg
  10. Doorbell camera ~$0.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  11. Hair straightener ~$0.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  12. Security camera system ~$0.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  13. Smart home hub ~$0.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  14. Electric heating pad ~$0.76/mo @ U.S. avg
  15. Shop light (fluorescent) ~$0.86/mo @ U.S. avg
  16. Under-cabinet lighting ~$0.86/mo @ U.S. avg
  17. Waffle iron ~$1.08/mo @ U.S. avg
  18. Computer monitor ~$1.29/mo @ U.S. avg
  19. Toaster ~$1.29/mo @ U.S. avg
  20. Toaster oven ~$1.29/mo @ U.S. avg
  21. Wi-Fi router ~$1.29/mo @ U.S. avg
  22. Electric kettle ~$1.62/mo @ U.S. avg
  23. Hair dryer ~$1.73/mo @ U.S. avg
  24. Clothes iron ~$1.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  25. Laptop ~$1.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  26. Microwave ~$1.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  27. Air purifier ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  28. CPAP machine ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  29. Electric bike charger ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  30. Electric heated floor ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  31. Garage door opener ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  32. Heat tape ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  33. Home office setup ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  34. Incubator (egg) ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  35. Robot vacuum ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  36. Sewing machine ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  37. Smart TV ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  38. Television (LED/OLED) ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  39. Treadmill ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  40. Vacuum cleaner ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  41. Waterbed heater ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  42. Wax warmer ~$2.16/mo @ U.S. avg
  43. Air compressor ~$2.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  44. Air fryer ~$2.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  45. Coffee maker ~$2.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  46. Electric arc welder ~$2.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  47. Electric pressure washer ~$2.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  48. Cable box ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  49. Heated towel rail ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  50. Home theater projector ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  51. Satellite dish ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  52. Stereo system ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  53. Streaming device ~$2.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  54. Instant Pot ~$2.70/mo @ U.S. avg
  55. Washer-dryer combo ~$2.70/mo @ U.S. avg
  56. Washing machine ~$2.70/mo @ U.S. avg
  57. PlayStation 5 ~$3.24/mo @ U.S. avg
  58. Pond pump ~$3.24/mo @ U.S. avg
  59. Sump pump ~$3.24/mo @ U.S. avg
  60. Well pump ~$3.24/mo @ U.S. avg
  61. Xbox Series X ~$3.24/mo @ U.S. avg
  62. Electric fence ~$3.45/mo @ U.S. avg
  63. Landscape lighting ~$3.45/mo @ U.S. avg
  64. Outdoor heat lamp ~$3.45/mo @ U.S. avg
  65. Outdoor security light ~$3.45/mo @ U.S. avg
  66. Electric lawnmower ~$4.05/mo @ U.S. avg
  67. Electric snowblower ~$4.05/mo @ U.S. avg
  68. Desktop computer ~$4.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  69. Gaming PC ~$4.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  70. Heat pump dryer ~$4.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  71. Pellet stove ~$4.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  72. Electric blanket ~$5.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  73. Electric blanket (king-size) ~$5.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  74. Electric blanket heated mattress pad ~$5.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  75. Dishwasher ~$6.47/mo @ U.S. avg
  76. Heat pump water heater ~$7.28/mo @ U.S. avg
  77. Electric grill ~$8.09/mo @ U.S. avg
  78. Electric smoker ~$8.09/mo @ U.S. avg
  79. Slow cooker ~$8.09/mo @ U.S. avg
  80. Grow light ~$8.63/mo @ U.S. avg
  81. Neon sign ~$8.63/mo @ U.S. avg
  82. Reptile heat lamp ~$8.63/mo @ U.S. avg
  83. Aquarium heater ~$9.71/mo @ U.S. avg
  84. Bread maker ~$9.71/mo @ U.S. avg
  85. Electric stove ~$10.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  86. Induction cooktop ~$10.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  87. Mini fridge ~$11.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  88. Wine cooler ~$12.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  89. Electric shower ~$14.56/mo @ U.S. avg
  90. Oxygen concentrator ~$15.10/mo @ U.S. avg
  91. EV charger (Level 1) ~$15.53/mo @ U.S. avg
  92. Electric dryer ~$16.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  93. Electric oven ~$16.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  94. Swamp cooler (evaporative) ~$17.26/mo @ U.S. avg
  95. Refrigerator ~$19.42/mo @ U.S. avg
  96. Second refrigerator ~$19.42/mo @ U.S. avg
  97. Chest freezer ~$25.89/mo @ U.S. avg
  98. Upright freezer ~$25.89/mo @ U.S. avg
  99. Electric fireplace ~$32.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  100. Window AC unit ~$43.15/mo @ U.S. avg
  101. Air conditioner (central) ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  102. Attic fan ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  103. Baseboard heater ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  104. Ceiling fan ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  105. Dehumidifier ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  106. Electric radiator ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  107. Furnace fan ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  108. Humidifier ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  109. Space heater ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  110. Whole-house fan ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  111. Window fan ~$48.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  112. Portable AC ~$51.78/mo @ U.S. avg
  113. Electric car (Chevy Bolt) ~$56.63/mo @ U.S. avg
  114. Electric car (Tesla Model 3) ~$62.29/mo @ U.S. avg
  115. Crypto mining rig ~$64.72/mo @ U.S. avg
  116. Mini split AC ~$64.72/mo @ U.S. avg
  117. NAS server ~$64.72/mo @ U.S. avg
  118. Pool pump ~$64.72/mo @ U.S. avg
  119. Portable space heater (oil-filled) ~$64.72/mo @ U.S. avg
  120. Electric car (Tesla Model Y) ~$66.34/mo @ U.S. avg
  121. Electric sauna ~$72.81/mo @ U.S. avg
  122. Electric water heater ~$72.81/mo @ U.S. avg
  123. Hot tub ~$72.81/mo @ U.S. avg
  124. EV charger (Level 2) ~$77.66/mo @ U.S. avg
  125. Electric car (Rivian R1T) ~$88.99/mo @ U.S. avg
  126. Electric car (Ford F-150 Lightning) ~$97.08/mo @ U.S. avg
  127. Tankless water heater ~$97.08/mo @ U.S. avg
  128. Electric car (Tesla Cybertruck) ~$105.17/mo @ U.S. avg
  129. Heat pump ~$107.87/mo @ U.S. avg