Cost to run appliances in Utah
Electricity in Utah averages 13.16¢ per kWh.
That's about 28% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 4 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 13.12¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.20 | $47.38 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.20 | $47.38 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.20 | $47.38 |
| Electric blanket | 1¢ | $3.16 |
| Heated mattress pad | 1¢ | $2.84 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.20 | $23.69 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.46 | $111 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $1.66 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 5¢ | $9.48 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 2¢ | $3.55 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 3¢ | $23.69 |
| Dehumidifier | 7¢ | $23.69 |
| Humidifier | 1¢ | $3.95 |
| Sump pump | $0.11 | $3.16 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.20 | $2.96 |
| Electric oven | $0.39 | $11.84 |
| Slow cooker | 3¢ | $6.32 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.13 | $1.97 |
| Microwave | $0.14 | $1.09 |
| Coffee maker | $0.13 | $0.99 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $5.69 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $3.79 |
| Dishwasher | $0.24 | $7.11 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.39 | $11.84 |
| Washing machine | 7¢ | $1.97 |
| Electric water heater | $0.59 | $53.30 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.12 | $28.43 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.46 | $111 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $1.58 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 1¢ | $1.97 |
| Gaming PC | 5¢ | $6.32 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3¢ | $2.37 |
| Xbox Series X | 2¢ | $1.90 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $0.95 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $0.95 | $56.85 |
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.