Kitchen · Northeast
Cost to run a electric stovetop in Pennsylvania
At Pennsylvania’s average residential rate of 21.55¢ per kWh, a electric stovetop drawing 2000W for 1 hour a day costs about $9.18 a month. Change the numbers below to match how you actually use yours.
Quick answer
Based on 2000W at a 70% duty cycle (this equipment cycles on and off rather than drawing full power continuously) and 21.55¢/kWh, the Pennsylvania average for May 2026.
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Why the cost differs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has the 36th cheapest residential electricity of the 51 US states and territories we track, at 21.55¢ per kWh against a national average of 18.44¢. That is +16.9% compared with the national figure. Pennsylvania sits on Marcellus shale gas and operates a large nuclear fleet, holding rates near the national average despite PJM capacity pressure. Retail supplier choice is available and widely used, so contracted rates vary. Cold winters drive heating demand and humid summers drive cooling, with neither season clearly dominant across the state's varied geography.
For this appliance specifically, the difference works out to an extra $15.89 a year over what the same electric stovetop would cost at the national average rate. Run the identical appliance in Hawaii and it would cost $266 a year; in Idaho it would cost $63.11. That spread of $203 is entirely down to location.
That works out to roughly 4.9% of a typical Pennsylvania household's annual electricity bill - modest individually, though appliances in this range add up.
Pennsylvania sits above the national average, so the running cost of this electric stovetop is modestly higher than a typical US household would pay. Usage habits still matter more than location at this rate level.
Because Pennsylvania has retail supplier choice, the state average blends many different contracted rates. If you have shopped for a plan, your own price per kWh is the number to put in the calculator.
| Location | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania this page | 21.55¢ | $9.18 | $110 |
| US average | 18.44¢ | $7.86 | $94.23 |
| Idaho cheapest state | 12.35¢ | $5.26 | $63.11 |
| Hawaii most expensive | 52.00¢ | $22.16 | $266 |
Pennsylvania electricity rate trend
Rates in Pennsylvania have moved from 19.69¢ to 21.55¢ per kWh over the last twelve months of published data. Nationally, residential rates rose about 6.2% year over year.
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh
About running a electric stovetop
A single large burner on high draws 2,000 to 3,000 watts. Induction cooktops transfer heat more efficiently and reach temperature faster, so they use less energy for the same task despite similar nameplate ratings.
What actually changes the cost
- Nameplate wattage is not running cost. This electric stovetop draws about 2000W when active, but cycles roughly 70% of the time it is switched on, so effective consumption is near 1400W.
- Models vary widely, from about 1000W to 3000W. 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.
How we worked this out
The arithmetic is simple and we would rather show it than hide it. Divide watts by 1,000 to get kilowatts, multiply by hours of use and by the duty cycle to get kilowatt-hours, then multiply by your rate:
2000W ÷ 1000 × 1h × 70% = 1.400 kWh/day × 21.55¢ = $0.302 per day
One honest caveat: Pennsylvania’s figure is a state average published by the EIA. Your own utility’s tariff, any time-of-use pricing, fixed monthly service charges and local taxes all shift the real number. Put your actual per-kWh rate into the calculator above for a figure that reflects your bill.
Questions about electric stovetop running costs
How many watts does a electric stovetop use?
A typical electric stovetop draws about 2000 watts while running, with most models falling between 1000W and 3000W. 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 stovetop use per day?
At around 1 hour of use a day and a 70% duty cycle, that works out to roughly 1.4 kWh per day, or about 42 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 stovetop, 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 stovetop 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.