Electric Pressure Cooker running cost, by state
A electric pressure cooker drawing 1000W costs about $26.78 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
1000W at a 40% duty cycle, 1 hours a day, at 18.34¢/kWh.
About this appliance
Draws high wattage while coming to pressure, then very little to maintain it. Total energy is well below stovetop simmering for the same dish, because the sealed vessel loses almost no heat and cooking times are cut substantially.
- Nameplate wattage is not running cost. This electric pressure cooker draws about 1000W when active, but cycles roughly 40% of the time it is switched on, so effective consumption is near 400W.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 13.11¢ | $1.60 | $19.14 | |
| Nebraska | 13.25¢ | $1.61 | $19.35 | |
| Utah | 13.37¢ | $1.63 | $19.52 | |
| Louisiana | 13.49¢ | $1.64 | $19.70 | |
| Tennessee | 14.07¢ | $1.71 | $20.54 | |
| Arkansas | 14.12¢ | $1.72 | $20.62 | |
| North Dakota | 14.12¢ | $1.72 | $20.62 | |
| Kentucky | 14.26¢ | $1.74 | $20.82 | |
| Oklahoma | 14.33¢ | $1.74 | $20.92 | |
| Idaho | 14.37¢ | $1.75 | $20.98 | |
| North Carolina | 14.74¢ | $1.79 | $21.52 | |
| Mississippi | 14.88¢ | $1.81 | $21.72 | |
| Washington | 14.91¢ | $1.82 | $21.77 | |
| New Mexico | 15.06¢ | $1.83 | $21.99 | |
| Florida | 15.10¢ | $1.84 | $22.05 | |
| Montana | 15.14¢ | $1.84 | $22.10 | |
| Arizona | 15.18¢ | $1.85 | $22.16 | |
| Wyoming | 15.24¢ | $1.86 | $22.25 | |
| South Dakota | 15.36¢ | $1.87 | $22.43 | |
| West Virginia | 15.45¢ | $1.88 | $22.56 | |
| South Carolina | 15.55¢ | $1.89 | $22.70 | |
| Kansas | 15.71¢ | $1.91 | $22.94 | |
| Iowa | 15.93¢ | $1.94 | $23.26 | |
| Texas | 15.94¢ | $1.94 | $23.27 | |
| Missouri | 16.22¢ | $1.97 | $23.68 | |
| Oregon | 16.32¢ | $1.99 | $23.83 | |
| Georgia | 16.36¢ | $1.99 | $23.89 | |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $2.00 | $23.94 | |
| Colorado | 17.13¢ | $2.09 | $25.01 | |
| Virginia | 17.22¢ | $2.10 | $25.14 | |
| Indiana | 17.51¢ | $2.13 | $25.56 | |
| Minnesota | 17.52¢ | $2.13 | $25.58 | |
| Ohio | 19.19¢ | $2.34 | $28.02 | |
| Delaware | 19.29¢ | $2.35 | $28.16 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.56¢ | $2.38 | $28.56 | |
| Illinois | 19.89¢ | $2.42 | $29.04 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢ | $2.65 | $31.73 | |
| Maryland | 21.84¢ | $2.66 | $31.89 | |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $2.80 | $33.57 | |
| Connecticut | 24.32¢ | $2.96 | $35.51 | |
| District of Columbia | 24.39¢ | $2.97 | $35.61 | |
| Vermont | 24.44¢ | $2.98 | $35.68 | |
| New Jersey | 24.95¢ | $3.04 | $36.43 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.01¢ | $3.29 | $39.43 | |
| Alaska | 28.21¢ | $3.43 | $41.19 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.23¢ | $3.56 | $42.68 | |
| New York | 29.49¢ | $3.59 | $43.06 | |
| Maine | 29.59¢ | $3.60 | $43.20 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.61¢ | $3.61 | $43.23 | |
| California | 34.74¢ | $4.23 | $50.72 | |
| Hawaii | 52.72¢ | $6.42 | $76.97 |
Common questions
How many watts does a electric pressure cooker use?
A typical electric pressure cooker draws about 1000 watts while running, with most models falling between 700W and 1200W. 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 pressure cooker use per day?
At around 1 hour of use a day and a 40% duty cycle, that works out to roughly 0.4 kWh per day, or about 12 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 pressure cooker, 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 pressure cooker 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.