Cost to run appliances in Georgia
Electricity in Georgia averages 15.40¢ per kWh.
That's about 15% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 22 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 16.27¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.23 | $55.44 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.23 | $55.44 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.23 | $55.44 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $3.70 |
| Heated mattress pad | 1¢ | $3.33 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.23 | $27.72 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.54 | $129 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $1.94 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 6¢ | $11.09 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 2¢ | $4.16 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 4¢ | $27.72 |
| Dehumidifier | 8¢ | $27.72 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $4.62 |
| Sump pump | $0.12 | $3.70 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.23 | $3.46 |
| Electric oven | $0.46 | $13.86 |
| Slow cooker | 3¢ | $7.39 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.15 | $2.31 |
| Microwave | $0.17 | $1.27 |
| Coffee maker | $0.15 | $1.16 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $6.65 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $4.44 |
| Dishwasher | $0.28 | $8.32 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.46 | $13.86 |
| Washing machine | 8¢ | $2.31 |
| Electric water heater | $0.69 | $62.37 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.14 | $33.26 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.54 | $129 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $1.85 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.31 |
| Gaming PC | 6¢ | $7.39 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3¢ | $2.77 |
| Xbox Series X | 2¢ | $2.22 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.11 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.11 | $66.53 |
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.