Cost to run appliances in Wisconsin
Electricity in Wisconsin averages 19.00¢ per kWh.
That's about 4% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 35 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 19.06¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.29 | $68.40 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.29 | $68.40 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.29 | $68.40 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $4.56 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $4.10 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.29 | $34.20 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.67 | $160 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.39 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 8¢ | $13.68 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $5.13 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 5¢ | $34.20 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.10 | $34.20 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $5.70 |
| Sump pump | $0.15 | $4.56 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.29 | $4.28 |
| Electric oven | $0.57 | $17.10 |
| Slow cooker | 4¢ | $9.12 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.19 | $2.85 |
| Microwave | $0.21 | $1.57 |
| Coffee maker | $0.19 | $1.43 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $8.21 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $5.47 |
| Dishwasher | $0.34 | $10.26 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.57 | $17.10 |
| Washing machine | $0.10 | $2.85 |
| Electric water heater | $0.85 | $76.95 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.17 | $41.04 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.67 | $160 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.28 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.85 |
| Gaming PC | 8¢ | $9.12 |
| PlayStation 5 | 4¢ | $3.42 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.74 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.37 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.37 | $82.08 |
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.