Cost to run appliances in Indiana
Electricity in Indiana averages 17.04¢ per kWh.
That's about 6% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 32 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 16.73¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.26 | $61.34 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.26 | $61.34 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.26 | $61.34 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $4.09 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $3.68 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.26 | $30.67 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.60 | $143 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.15 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 7¢ | $12.27 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $4.60 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 4¢ | $30.67 |
| Dehumidifier | 9¢ | $30.67 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $5.11 |
| Sump pump | $0.14 | $4.09 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.26 | $3.83 |
| Electric oven | $0.51 | $15.34 |
| Slow cooker | 3¢ | $8.18 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.17 | $2.56 |
| Microwave | $0.19 | $1.41 |
| Coffee maker | $0.17 | $1.28 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $7.36 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $4.91 |
| Dishwasher | $0.31 | $9.20 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.51 | $15.34 |
| Washing machine | 9¢ | $2.56 |
| Electric water heater | $0.77 | $69.01 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.15 | $36.81 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.60 | $143 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.04 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.56 |
| Gaming PC | 7¢ | $8.18 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3¢ | $3.07 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.45 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.23 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.23 | $73.61 |
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.