Cost to run appliances in Michigan
Electricity in Michigan averages 21.53¢ per kWh.
That's about 18% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 39 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 23.05¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.32 | $77.51 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.32 | $77.51 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.32 | $77.51 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $5.17 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $4.65 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.32 | $38.75 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.75 | $181 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $2.71 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 9¢ | $15.50 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $5.81 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 5¢ | $38.75 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.11 | $38.75 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $6.46 |
| Sump pump | $0.17 | $5.17 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.32 | $4.84 |
| Electric oven | $0.65 | $19.38 |
| Slow cooker | 4¢ | $10.33 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.22 | $3.23 |
| Microwave | $0.24 | $1.78 |
| Coffee maker | $0.22 | $1.61 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $9.30 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $6.20 |
| Dishwasher | $0.39 | $11.63 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.65 | $19.38 |
| Washing machine | $0.11 | $3.23 |
| Electric water heater | $0.97 | $87.20 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.19 | $46.50 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.75 | $181 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.58 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $3.23 |
| Gaming PC | 9¢ | $10.33 |
| PlayStation 5 | 4¢ | $3.88 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $3.10 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.55 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.55 | $93.01 |
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.