How much does it cost to run a instant pot (electric pressure cooker) in North Carolina?
A 1,000-watt instant pot (electric pressure cooker) costs about $0.15 an hour in North Carolina, or about $2.24 a month at 30 minutes a day.
North Carolina electricity averages 14.94¢ per kWh, about 18% less than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 17 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (700 W) | $0.10 | 5¢ | $1.57 | $19.09 |
| Typical (1,000 W) | $0.15 | 7¢ | $2.24 | $27.27 |
| High (1,200 W) | $0.18 | 9¢ | $2.69 | $32.72 |
Day, month and year assume 30 minutes of use a day.
Other kitchen costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | $3.36 |
| Electric oven | 3,000 W | $13.45 |
| Slow cooker | 200 W | $7.17 |
| Microwave | 1,100 W | $1.23 |
| Coffee maker | 1,000 W | $1.12 |
| Refrigerator | 60 W | $6.45 |
| Chest freezer | 40 W | $4.30 |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | $8.07 |
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¢ | $1.85 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $1.94 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $1.94 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $1.97 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $2.00 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $2.03 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $2.04 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $2.04 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $2.08 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $2.09 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $2.09 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $2.09 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $2.13 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $2.14 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $2.16 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $2.17 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $2.24 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $2.26 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $2.28 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $2.28 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $2.29 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $2.31 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $2.31 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $2.32 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $2.32 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $2.39 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $2.41 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $2.44 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $2.48 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $2.51 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $2.52 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $2.56 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $2.68 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $2.81 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $2.85 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $2.88 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $3.16 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $3.19 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $3.23 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $3.59 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $3.60 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $3.70 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $4.02 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $4.06 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $4.20 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $4.38 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $4.41 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $4.50 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $4.52 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $4.99 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $6.94 |
At 1,000 watts for 30 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.