Midwest
Electricity costs in Iowa
Residential customers in Iowa pay an average of 14.14¢ per kWh — 9th cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -23.3% against the national average.
Iowa at a glance
More than half of Iowa's in-state generation comes from wind, which has held rates well below the national average because wind has no fuel cost. Retail service is regulated. Winters are severe enough that heating is the dominant seasonal load for most households, while summer humidity produces a shorter but real cooling peak.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 15.33¢ → 14.14¢
What appliances cost to run in Iowa
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Iowa’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $174 | $2,090 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $92.97 | $1,115 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $78.34 | $939 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $61.98 | $743 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $51.65 | $619 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $51.65 | $619 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $38.74 | $464 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $38.74 | $464 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $30.99 | $372 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $30.13 | $361 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $23.24 | $279 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $21.69 | $260 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $15.50 | $186 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $10.98 | $132 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $6.89 | $82.58 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $6.20 | $74.32 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $6.20 | $74.32 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $6.03 | $72.26 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $5.42 | $65.03 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $4.82 | $57.80 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $3.87 | $46.45 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $3.23 | $38.71 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $2.58 | $30.97 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $2.58 | $30.97 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $2.58 | $30.97 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.37 | $28.39 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.15 | $25.81 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $2.07 | $24.77 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $1.94 | $23.22 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $1.94 | $23.22 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $1.72 | $20.64 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.45 | $17.34 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.45 | $17.34 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.21 | $14.45 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.18 | $14.19 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $1.03 | $12.39 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $1.03 | $12.39 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $0.86 | $10.32 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.08 | $0.93 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.05 | $0.65 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Iowa’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.