Cost to run appliances in Alabama
Electricity in Alabama averages 16.54¢ per kWh.
That's about 9% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 29 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 16.40¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.25 | $59.54 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.25 | $59.54 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.25 | $59.54 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $3.97 |
| Heated mattress pad | 1¢ | $3.57 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.25 | $29.77 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.58 | $139 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.08 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 7¢ | $11.91 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 2¢ | $4.47 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 4¢ | $29.77 |
| Dehumidifier | 8¢ | $29.77 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $4.96 |
| Sump pump | $0.13 | $3.97 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.25 | $3.72 |
| Electric oven | $0.50 | $14.89 |
| Slow cooker | 3¢ | $7.94 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.17 | $2.48 |
| Microwave | $0.18 | $1.36 |
| Coffee maker | $0.17 | $1.24 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $7.15 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $4.76 |
| Dishwasher | $0.30 | $8.93 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.50 | $14.89 |
| Washing machine | 8¢ | $2.48 |
| Electric water heater | $0.74 | $66.99 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.15 | $35.73 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.58 | $139 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $1.98 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.48 |
| Gaming PC | 7¢ | $7.94 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3¢ | $2.98 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.38 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.19 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.19 | $71.45 |
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.