Toaster Oven running cost, by state
A toaster oven drawing 1400W costs about $22.61 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
1400W at a 80% duty cycle, 0.3 hours a day, at 18.44¢/kWh.
About this appliance
For small items a toaster oven costs roughly a third of what a full-size oven does, since it heats a much smaller cavity and needs little or no preheat. The saving disappears once you are cooking enough food to fill a full oven rack.
- 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¢ | $1.26 | $15.15 | |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $1.33 | $15.89 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $1.37 | $16.41 | |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $1.39 | $16.67 | |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $1.39 | $16.68 | |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $1.39 | $16.69 | |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $1.40 | $16.78 | |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $1.44 | $17.32 | |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $1.45 | $17.34 | |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $1.45 | $17.35 | |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $1.47 | $17.61 | |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $1.48 | $17.75 | |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $1.50 | $17.99 | |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $1.51 | $18.15 | |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $1.53 | $18.33 | |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $1.53 | $18.37 | |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $1.54 | $18.51 | |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $1.55 | $18.56 | |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $1.55 | $18.60 | |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $1.56 | $18.68 | |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $1.61 | $19.29 | |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $1.62 | $19.43 | |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $1.65 | $19.82 | |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $1.65 | $19.82 | |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $1.65 | $19.84 | |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $1.66 | $19.95 | |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $1.68 | $20.16 | |
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $1.72 | $20.57 | |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $1.72 | $20.60 | |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $1.73 | $20.79 | |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $1.80 | $21.60 | |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $1.86 | $22.26 | |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $1.98 | $23.77 | |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $2.00 | $23.94 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $2.02 | $24.21 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $2.20 | $26.43 | |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $2.23 | $26.70 | |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $2.25 | $26.99 | |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $2.38 | $28.54 | |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $2.44 | $29.25 | |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $2.55 | $30.53 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢ | $2.60 | $31.15 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $2.80 | $33.52 | |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $2.80 | $33.57 | |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $2.89 | $34.62 | |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $2.93 | $35.11 | |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $2.95 | $35.34 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $3.01 | $36.13 | |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $3.06 | $36.71 | |
| California | 33.25¢ | $3.40 | $40.78 | |
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $5.32 | $63.77 |
Common questions
How many watts does a toaster oven use?
A typical toaster oven draws about 1400 watts while running, with most models falling between 1000W and 1800W. Check the nameplate label or manual for your specific unit - the range is wide enough that averages can mislead.
How much electricity does a toaster oven use per day?
At around 0.3 hours of use a day and a 80% duty cycle, that works out to roughly 0.34 kWh per day, or about 10 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 toaster 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 toaster 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.