Cost to run appliances in Ohio
Electricity in Ohio averages 18.70¢ per kWh.
That's about 3% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 34 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 19.45¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.28 | $67.32 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.28 | $67.32 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.28 | $67.32 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $4.49 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $4.04 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.28 | $33.66 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.65 | $157 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.36 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 7¢ | $13.46 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $5.05 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 5¢ | $33.66 |
| Dehumidifier | 9¢ | $33.66 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $5.61 |
| Sump pump | $0.15 | $4.49 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.28 | $4.21 |
| Electric oven | $0.56 | $16.83 |
| Slow cooker | 4¢ | $8.98 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.19 | $2.81 |
| Microwave | $0.21 | $1.54 |
| Coffee maker | $0.19 | $1.40 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $8.08 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $5.39 |
| Dishwasher | $0.34 | $10.10 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.56 | $16.83 |
| Washing machine | 9¢ | $2.81 |
| Electric water heater | $0.84 | $75.73 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.17 | $40.39 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.65 | $157 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.24 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.81 |
| Gaming PC | 7¢ | $8.98 |
| PlayStation 5 | 4¢ | $3.37 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.69 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.35 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.35 | $80.78 |
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.