How much does it cost to run a coffee maker in California?
A 1,000-watt coffee maker costs about $0.33 an hour in California, or about $2.49 a month at 15 minutes a day.
California electricity averages 33.25¢ per kWh, about 83% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 50 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (600 W) | $0.20 | 5¢ | $1.50 | $18.20 |
| Typical (1,000 W) | $0.33 | 8¢ | $2.49 | $30.34 |
| High (1,500 W) | $0.50 | $0.12 | $3.74 | $45.51 |
Day, month and year assume 15 minutes of use a day.
Other kitchen costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | $7.48 |
| Electric oven | 3,000 W | $29.93 |
| Slow cooker | 200 W | $15.96 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | 1,000 W | $4.99 |
| Microwave | 1,100 W | $2.74 |
| Refrigerator | 60 W | $14.36 |
| Chest freezer | 40 W | $9.58 |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | $17.96 |
Ways to spend less
- Small appliances like air fryers and slow cookers usually cost less than heating a full oven for small meals.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors closed and seals clean so the compressor runs less.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $0.93 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $0.97 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $0.97 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $0.99 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $1.00 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $1.01 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $1.02 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $1.02 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $1.04 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $1.05 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $1.05 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $1.05 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $1.06 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $1.07 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $1.08 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $1.09 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $1.12 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $1.13 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $1.14 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $1.14 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $1.15 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $1.16 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $1.16 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $1.16 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $1.16 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $1.19 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $1.20 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $1.22 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $1.24 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $1.25 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $1.26 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $1.28 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $1.34 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $1.40 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $1.43 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $1.44 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $1.58 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $1.60 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $1.61 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $1.80 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $1.80 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $1.85 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $2.01 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $2.03 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $2.10 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $2.19 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $2.20 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $2.25 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $2.26 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $2.49 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $3.47 |
At 1,000 watts for 15 minutes a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.