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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 ~$0.00/mo @ U.S. avg
  2. Electric toothbrush charger ~$0.00/mo @ U.S. avg
  3. 3D printer ~$0.02/mo @ U.S. avg
  4. Printer ~$0.02/mo @ U.S. avg
  5. Food processor ~$0.20/mo @ U.S. avg
  6. Juicer ~$0.20/mo @ U.S. avg
  7. LED light bulb ~$0.20/mo @ U.S. avg
  8. Stand mixer ~$0.20/mo @ U.S. avg
  9. Smart light bulb ~$0.30/mo @ U.S. avg
  10. Doorbell camera ~$0.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  11. Hair straightener ~$0.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  12. Security camera system ~$0.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  13. Smart home hub ~$0.59/mo @ U.S. avg
  14. Electric heating pad ~$0.69/mo @ U.S. avg
  15. Shop light (fluorescent) ~$0.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  16. Under-cabinet lighting ~$0.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  17. Waffle iron ~$0.99/mo @ U.S. avg
  18. Computer monitor ~$1.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  19. Toaster ~$1.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  20. Toaster oven ~$1.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  21. Wi-Fi router ~$1.18/mo @ U.S. avg
  22. Electric kettle ~$1.48/mo @ U.S. avg
  23. Hair dryer ~$1.58/mo @ U.S. avg
  24. Clothes iron ~$1.77/mo @ U.S. avg
  25. Laptop ~$1.77/mo @ U.S. avg
  26. Microwave ~$1.77/mo @ U.S. avg
  27. Air purifier ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  28. CPAP machine ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  29. Electric bike charger ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  30. Electric heated floor ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  31. Garage door opener ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  32. Heat tape ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  33. Home office setup ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  34. Incubator (egg) ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  35. Robot vacuum ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  36. Sewing machine ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  37. Smart TV ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  38. Television (LED/OLED) ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  39. Treadmill ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  40. Vacuum cleaner ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  41. Waterbed heater ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  42. Wax warmer ~$1.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  43. Air compressor ~$2.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  44. Air fryer ~$2.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  45. Coffee maker ~$2.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  46. Electric arc welder ~$2.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  47. Electric pressure washer ~$2.22/mo @ U.S. avg
  48. Cable box ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  49. Heated towel rail ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  50. Home theater projector ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  51. Satellite dish ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  52. Stereo system ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  53. Streaming device ~$2.37/mo @ U.S. avg
  54. Instant Pot ~$2.46/mo @ U.S. avg
  55. Washer-dryer combo ~$2.46/mo @ U.S. avg
  56. Washing machine ~$2.46/mo @ U.S. avg
  57. PlayStation 5 ~$2.96/mo @ U.S. avg
  58. Pond pump ~$2.96/mo @ U.S. avg
  59. Sump pump ~$2.96/mo @ U.S. avg
  60. Well pump ~$2.96/mo @ U.S. avg
  61. Xbox Series X ~$2.96/mo @ U.S. avg
  62. Electric fence ~$3.15/mo @ U.S. avg
  63. Landscape lighting ~$3.15/mo @ U.S. avg
  64. Outdoor heat lamp ~$3.15/mo @ U.S. avg
  65. Outdoor security light ~$3.15/mo @ U.S. avg
  66. Electric lawnmower ~$3.70/mo @ U.S. avg
  67. Electric snowblower ~$3.70/mo @ U.S. avg
  68. Desktop computer ~$3.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  69. Gaming PC ~$3.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  70. Heat pump dryer ~$3.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  71. Pellet stove ~$3.94/mo @ U.S. avg
  72. Electric blanket ~$4.73/mo @ U.S. avg
  73. Electric blanket (king-size) ~$4.73/mo @ U.S. avg
  74. Electric blanket heated mattress pad ~$4.73/mo @ U.S. avg
  75. Dishwasher ~$5.91/mo @ U.S. avg
  76. Heat pump water heater ~$6.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  77. Electric grill ~$7.39/mo @ U.S. avg
  78. Electric smoker ~$7.39/mo @ U.S. avg
  79. Slow cooker ~$7.39/mo @ U.S. avg
  80. Grow light ~$7.89/mo @ U.S. avg
  81. Neon sign ~$7.89/mo @ U.S. avg
  82. Reptile heat lamp ~$7.89/mo @ U.S. avg
  83. Aquarium heater ~$8.87/mo @ U.S. avg
  84. Bread maker ~$8.87/mo @ U.S. avg
  85. Electric stove ~$9.86/mo @ U.S. avg
  86. Induction cooktop ~$9.86/mo @ U.S. avg
  87. Mini fridge ~$10.65/mo @ U.S. avg
  88. Wine cooler ~$11.83/mo @ U.S. avg
  89. Electric shower ~$13.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  90. Oxygen concentrator ~$13.80/mo @ U.S. avg
  91. EV charger (Level 1) ~$14.19/mo @ U.S. avg
  92. Electric dryer ~$14.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  93. Electric oven ~$14.79/mo @ U.S. avg
  94. Swamp cooler (evaporative) ~$15.77/mo @ U.S. avg
  95. Refrigerator ~$17.74/mo @ U.S. avg
  96. Second refrigerator ~$17.74/mo @ U.S. avg
  97. Chest freezer ~$23.66/mo @ U.S. avg
  98. Upright freezer ~$23.66/mo @ U.S. avg
  99. Electric fireplace ~$29.57/mo @ U.S. avg
  100. Window AC unit ~$39.43/mo @ U.S. avg
  101. Air conditioner (central) ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  102. Attic fan ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  103. Baseboard heater ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  104. Ceiling fan ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  105. Dehumidifier ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  106. Electric radiator ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  107. Furnace fan ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  108. Humidifier ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  109. Space heater ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  110. Whole-house fan ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  111. Window fan ~$44.36/mo @ U.S. avg
  112. Portable AC ~$47.31/mo @ U.S. avg
  113. Electric car (Chevy Bolt) ~$51.75/mo @ U.S. avg
  114. Electric car (Tesla Model 3) ~$56.93/mo @ U.S. avg
  115. Crypto mining rig ~$59.14/mo @ U.S. avg
  116. Mini split AC ~$59.14/mo @ U.S. avg
  117. NAS server ~$59.14/mo @ U.S. avg
  118. Pool pump ~$59.14/mo @ U.S. avg
  119. Portable space heater (oil-filled) ~$59.14/mo @ U.S. avg
  120. Electric car (Tesla Model Y) ~$60.62/mo @ U.S. avg
  121. Electric sauna ~$66.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  122. Electric water heater ~$66.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  123. Hot tub ~$66.54/mo @ U.S. avg
  124. EV charger (Level 2) ~$70.97/mo @ U.S. avg
  125. Electric car (Rivian R1T) ~$81.32/mo @ U.S. avg
  126. Electric car (Ford F-150 Lightning) ~$88.71/mo @ U.S. avg
  127. Tankless water heater ~$88.71/mo @ U.S. avg
  128. Electric car (Tesla Cybertruck) ~$96.11/mo @ U.S. avg
  129. Heat pump ~$98.57/mo @ U.S. avg