Cost to run appliances in Massachusetts
Electricity in Massachusetts averages 30.14¢ per kWh.
That's about 66% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 49 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 30.49¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.45 | $109 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.45 | $109 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.45 | $109 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $7.23 |
| Heated mattress pad | 3¢ | $6.51 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.45 | $54.25 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $1.05 | $253 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.80 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.12 | $21.70 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 5¢ | $8.14 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 8¢ | $54.25 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.15 | $54.25 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $9.04 |
| Sump pump | $0.24 | $7.23 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.45 | $6.78 |
| Electric oven | $0.90 | $27.13 |
| Slow cooker | 6¢ | $14.47 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.30 | $4.52 |
| Microwave | $0.33 | $2.49 |
| Coffee maker | $0.30 | $2.26 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $13.02 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $8.68 |
| Dishwasher | $0.54 | $16.28 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.90 | $27.13 |
| Washing machine | $0.15 | $4.52 |
| Electric water heater | $1.36 | $122 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.27 | $65.10 |
| Central air conditioner | $1.05 | $253 |
| Ceiling fan | 2¢ | $3.62 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.52 |
| Gaming PC | $0.12 | $14.47 |
| PlayStation 5 | 6¢ | $5.43 |
| Xbox Series X | 5¢ | $4.34 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $2.17 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $2.17 | $130 |
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.