How much does it cost to run an electric stove?
An electric stove drawing 2,500 watts, used 1 hour a day, uses about 2.50 kWh per day and costs about $0.49 per day, $14.77 per month, and $177.12 per year at the US average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh. Enter your own wattage, hours, and state below for an exact figure.
Estimates only — based on typical wattages and average state rates, not your actual bill.
What drives the cost
An electric cooktop element draws 1,200-3,000 watts each, and a full range with the oven running can pull far more. Coil and radiant elements lose meaningful heat to the surrounding air; induction transfers energy directly into the pan and is noticeably more efficient for the same cooking.
Cost at different daily usage
Same electric stove at 2,500 watts, run for different amounts of time, at 19.4¢/kWh.
| Usage | kWh/day | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min/day | 1.25 kWh | $0.24 | $7.39 | $88.56 |
| 1 h/day | 2.50 kWh | $0.49 | $14.77 | $177.12 |
| 2 h/day | 5.00 kWh | $0.97 | $29.54 | $354.23 |
| 4 h/day | 10.00 kWh | $1.94 | $59.08 | $708.46 |
Cost by model power draw
Not all models are equal. At 1 h/day, here is what the range costs.
| Model | Power | kWh/day | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-draw model | 1,500 W | 1.50 kWh | $0.29 | $8.86 |
| Typical | 2,500 W | 2.50 kWh | $0.49 | $14.77 |
| High-draw model | 5,000 W | 5.00 kWh | $0.97 | $29.54 |
Cost by state
An electric stove at 2,500 W for 1 h/day, priced at each state's average residential rate.
| State | Rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.8¢ | $0.42 | $12.76 | $153.03 |
| Alaska | 28.2¢ | $0.71 | $21.48 | $257.60 |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | $0.38 | $11.59 | $138.97 |
| Arkansas | 14.4¢ | $0.36 | $10.93 | $131.03 |
| California | 33.2¢ | $0.83 | $25.30 | $303.41 |
| Colorado | 16.2¢ | $0.40 | $12.30 | $147.46 |
| Connecticut | 27.4¢ | $0.68 | $20.83 | $249.75 |
| Delaware | 19.4¢ | $0.48 | $14.75 | $176.84 |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $0.64 | $19.33 | $231.78 |
| Florida | 15.2¢ | $0.38 | $11.54 | $138.43 |
| Georgia | 15.8¢ | $0.40 | $12.05 | $144.54 |
| Hawaii | 52.0¢ | $1.30 | $39.57 | $474.50 |
| Idaho | 12.3¢ | $0.31 | $9.40 | $112.69 |
| Illinois | 23.9¢ | $0.60 | $18.15 | $217.63 |
| Indiana | 18.1¢ | $0.45 | $13.81 | $165.62 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.35 | $10.76 | $129.03 |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | $0.38 | $11.51 | $138.06 |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $0.37 | $11.40 | $136.69 |
| Louisiana | 14.2¢ | $0.35 | $10.77 | $129.12 |
| Maine | 28.6¢ | $0.72 | $21.79 | $261.25 |
| Maryland | 21.8¢ | $0.54 | $16.57 | $198.65 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8¢ | $0.72 | $21.93 | $262.98 |
| Michigan | 22.0¢ | $0.55 | $16.75 | $200.84 |
| Minnesota | 16.9¢ | $0.42 | $12.90 | $154.67 |
| Mississippi | 16.2¢ | $0.40 | $12.30 | $147.46 |
| Missouri | 13.7¢ | $0.34 | $10.41 | $124.83 |
| Montana | 14.7¢ | $0.37 | $11.16 | $133.86 |
| Nebraska | 13.6¢ | $0.34 | $10.34 | $124.01 |
| Nevada | 13.6¢ | $0.34 | $10.35 | $124.10 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3¢ | $0.68 | $20.80 | $249.39 |
| New Jersey | 23.3¢ | $0.58 | $17.71 | $212.34 |
| New Mexico | 14.1¢ | $0.35 | $10.75 | $128.84 |
| New York | 29.9¢ | $0.75 | $22.78 | $273.11 |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢ | $0.38 | $11.48 | $137.70 |
| North Dakota | 13.6¢ | $0.34 | $10.36 | $124.19 |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $0.49 | $14.85 | $178.12 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4¢ | $0.33 | $10.18 | $122.09 |
| Oregon | 16.3¢ | $0.41 | $12.38 | $148.46 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6¢ | $0.54 | $16.40 | $196.64 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5¢ | $0.74 | $22.42 | $268.82 |
| South Carolina | 16.2¢ | $0.40 | $12.31 | $147.64 |
| South Dakota | 15.7¢ | $0.39 | $11.97 | $143.54 |
| Tennessee | 14.5¢ | $0.36 | $11.01 | $132.04 |
| Texas | 16.4¢ | $0.41 | $12.51 | $150.02 |
| Utah | 13.0¢ | $0.32 | $9.86 | $118.26 |
| Vermont | 24.9¢ | $0.62 | $18.94 | $227.12 |
| Virginia | 17.6¢ | $0.44 | $13.40 | $160.69 |
| Washington | 14.9¢ | $0.37 | $11.38 | $136.42 |
| West Virginia | 16.8¢ | $0.42 | $12.78 | $153.30 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7¢ | $0.49 | $15.02 | $180.13 |
| Wyoming | 14.8¢ | $0.37 | $11.26 | $135.05 |
How to cut the cost
- Match pan size to element size — an undersized pan on a large element wastes most of that heat.
- Use lids; water boils far faster covered, cutting element time.
- Switch elements off a few minutes early and coast on residual heat, especially with radiant tops.
- Use the kettle, microwave, or air fryer for small jobs instead of a large element.
Compare with related appliances
Monthly cost at typical usage and 19.4¢/kWh.
Questions
Is induction cheaper to run than a regular electric stove?
Yes, modestly. Induction puts more of its energy into the pan rather than the surrounding air, so the same cooking takes less electricity and less time.
How do you calculate what an electric stove costs to run?
Multiply its wattage by the hours it runs per day, divide by 1,000 to get kilowatt-hours, then multiply by your electricity rate. For an electric stove: 2,500 W × 1 h ÷ 1,000 = 2.50 kWh per day, which at 19.4¢/kWh is $0.49 per day.
How many watts does an electric stove use?
Typically 2,500 watts, with most models falling between 1,500 and 5,000 watts. The label on the appliance or its power supply gives the figure for your specific unit.