Electric Oven running cost, by state
A electric oven drawing 2400W costs about $96.92 a year at the US average electricity rate — but that average hides a fourfold spread. Pick your state for a real figure.
At the US average rate
2400W at a 60% duty cycle, 1 hours a day, at 18.44¢/kWh.
About this appliance
An electric oven draws heavily during preheat then cycles to hold temperature, so the duty cycle drops after the first 10 to 15 minutes. Self-cleaning cycles are the expensive outlier, running at full draw for several hours.
- Nameplate wattage is not running cost. This electric oven draws about 2400W when active, but cycles roughly 60% of the time it is switched on, so effective consumption is near 1440W.
- Models vary widely, from about 2000W to 5000W. Check the nameplate on your own unit rather than assuming an average, because the spread is more than 2x.
- If your utility offers time-of-use pricing, shifting this load off-peak can cut its cost substantially without using any less energy.
Annual cost in every state
Sorted cheapest first. Click any state for the full calculation with that state’s rate loaded.
| State | Rate /kWh | Per month | Per year | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.35¢ | $5.41 | $64.91 | |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $5.68 | $68.12 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $5.86 | $70.33 | |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $5.96 | $71.43 | |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $5.96 | $71.48 | |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $5.97 | $71.53 | |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $6.00 | $71.90 | |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $6.19 | $74.21 | |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $6.20 | $74.32 | |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $6.20 | $74.37 | |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $6.29 | $75.48 | |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $6.34 | $76.05 | |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $6.43 | $77.11 | |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $6.49 | $77.79 | |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $6.55 | $78.58 | |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $6.57 | $78.73 | |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $6.61 | $79.31 | |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $6.63 | $79.52 | |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $6.65 | $79.73 | |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $6.68 | $80.05 | |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $6.90 | $82.68 | |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $6.94 | $83.26 | |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $7.08 | $84.94 | |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $7.08 | $84.94 | |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $7.09 | $85.04 | |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $7.13 | $85.52 | |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $7.21 | $86.41 | |
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $7.35 | $88.14 | |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $7.36 | $88.30 | |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $7.43 | $89.09 | |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $7.72 | $92.56 | |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $7.96 | $95.40 | |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $8.49 | $102 | |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $8.56 | $103 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $8.65 | $104 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $9.45 | $113 | |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $9.54 | $114 | |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $9.65 | $116 | |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $10.20 | $122 | |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $10.45 | $125 | |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $10.91 | $131 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢ | $11.13 | $134 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $11.98 | $144 | |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $12.00 | $144 | |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $12.37 | $148 | |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $12.55 | $150 | |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $12.63 | $151 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $12.91 | $155 | |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $13.12 | $157 | |
| California | 33.25¢ | $14.57 | $175 | |
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $22.79 | $273 |
Common questions
How many watts does a electric oven use?
A typical electric oven draws about 2400 watts while running, with most models falling between 2000W and 5000W. Check the nameplate label or manual for your specific unit - the range is wide enough that averages can mislead.
How much electricity does a electric oven use per day?
At around 1 hour of use a day and a 60% duty cycle, that works out to roughly 1.44 kWh per day, or about 43 kWh a month. Your actual figure depends on your usage and model.
Why does the cost differ so much between states?
Residential electricity rates across the US range from about 12.35 cents per kWh in North Dakota to 46.62 cents in Hawaii - nearly a fourfold difference. The same electric oven, used identically, therefore costs almost four times as much to run in the most expensive state as in the cheapest.
Is it cheaper to run a electric oven at night?
Only if you are on a time-of-use or variable tariff. On a flat rate, the time of day makes no difference to cost. If you are on time-of-use pricing, off-peak hours are typically materially cheaper, and shifting this load can reduce its cost without reducing usage.