Cost to run appliances in District of Columbia
Electricity in District of Columbia averages 24.66¢ per kWh.
That's about 36% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 42 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 25.21¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.37 | $88.78 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.37 | $88.78 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.37 | $88.78 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $5.92 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $5.33 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.37 | $44.39 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.86 | $207 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.11 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.10 | $17.76 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $6.66 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 6¢ | $44.39 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.12 | $44.39 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $7.40 |
| Sump pump | $0.20 | $5.92 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.37 | $5.55 |
| Electric oven | $0.74 | $22.19 |
| Slow cooker | 5¢ | $11.84 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.25 | $3.70 |
| Microwave | $0.27 | $2.03 |
| Coffee maker | $0.25 | $1.85 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $10.65 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $7.10 |
| Dishwasher | $0.44 | $13.32 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.74 | $22.19 |
| Washing machine | $0.12 | $3.70 |
| Electric water heater | $1.11 | $99.87 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.22 | $53.27 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.86 | $207 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.96 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $3.70 |
| Gaming PC | $0.10 | $11.84 |
| PlayStation 5 | 5¢ | $4.44 |
| Xbox Series X | 4¢ | $3.55 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.78 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.78 | $107 |
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.