How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Ohio?
A 1,800-watt dishwasher costs about $0.34 an hour in Ohio, or about $10.10 a month at 1 hour a day.
Heated drying adds a lot; air-dry to save.
Ohio electricity averages 18.70¢ per kWh, about 3% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 34 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1,200 W) | $0.22 | $0.22 | $6.73 | $81.91 |
| Typical (1,800 W) | $0.34 | $0.34 | $10.10 | $123 |
| High (2,400 W) | $0.45 | $0.45 | $13.46 | $164 |
Day, month and year assume 1 hour of use a day.
Other kitchen costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | $4.21 |
| Electric oven | 3,000 W | $16.83 |
| Slow cooker | 200 W | $8.98 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | 1,000 W | $2.81 |
| Microwave | 1,100 W | $1.54 |
| Coffee maker | 1,000 W | $1.40 |
| Refrigerator | 60 W | $8.08 |
| Chest freezer | 40 W | $5.39 |
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¢ | $6.67 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $6.97 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $7.00 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $7.11 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $7.21 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $7.31 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $7.33 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $7.35 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $7.49 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $7.53 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $7.53 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $7.54 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $7.67 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $7.71 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $7.78 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $7.83 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $8.07 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $8.14 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $8.20 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $8.21 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $8.26 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $8.32 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $8.32 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $8.34 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $8.35 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $8.60 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $8.67 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $8.78 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $8.93 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $9.03 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $9.09 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $9.20 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $9.64 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $10.10 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $10.26 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $10.38 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $11.36 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $11.50 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $11.63 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $12.93 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $12.95 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $13.32 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $14.47 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $14.63 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $15.10 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $15.78 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $15.87 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $16.19 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $16.28 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $17.96 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $24.99 |
At 1,800 watts for 1 hour 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.