Cost to run appliances in Alaska
Electricity in Alaska averages 27.09¢ per kWh.
That's about 49% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 44 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 28.83¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.41 | $97.52 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.41 | $97.52 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.41 | $97.52 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $6.50 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $5.85 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.41 | $48.76 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.95 | $228 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.41 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.11 | $19.50 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $7.31 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 7¢ | $48.76 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.14 | $48.76 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $8.13 |
| Sump pump | $0.22 | $6.50 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.41 | $6.10 |
| Electric oven | $0.81 | $24.38 |
| Slow cooker | 5¢ | $13.00 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.27 | $4.06 |
| Microwave | $0.30 | $2.23 |
| Coffee maker | $0.27 | $2.03 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $11.70 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $7.80 |
| Dishwasher | $0.49 | $14.63 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.81 | $24.38 |
| Washing machine | $0.14 | $4.06 |
| Electric water heater | $1.22 | $110 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.24 | $58.51 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.95 | $228 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $3.25 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.06 |
| Gaming PC | $0.11 | $13.00 |
| PlayStation 5 | 5¢ | $4.88 |
| Xbox Series X | 4¢ | $3.90 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.95 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.95 | $117 |
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.