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Electricity costs in Ohio
Residential customers in Ohio pay an average of 19.19¢ per kWh — 33rd cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and +4.6% against the national average.
Ohio at a glance
Ohio has a competitive retail market, so households can shop for supply and published averages blend many different contracted rates. PJM capacity costs are the main upward pressure on bills rather than fuel. The climate delivers a genuine dual peak, with cold winters and humid summers both contributing substantially to annual consumption.
Rate trend
2025-07 to 2026-06 · cents per kWh · 17.38¢ → 19.19¢
What appliances cost to run in Ohio
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Ohio’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 | $237 | $2,837 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $126 | $1,513 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $106 | $1,275 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $84.12 | $1,009 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $70.10 | $841 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $70.10 | $841 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $52.57 | $630 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $52.57 | $630 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $42.06 | $504 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $40.89 | $490 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $31.54 | $378 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $29.44 | $353 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $21.03 | $252 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $14.90 | $179 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $9.35 | $112 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $8.41 | $101 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $8.41 | $101 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $8.18 | $98.06 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $7.36 | $88.25 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $6.54 | $78.45 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $5.26 | $63.04 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $4.38 | $52.53 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $3.50 | $42.03 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $3.50 | $42.03 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $3.50 | $42.03 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $3.21 | $38.52 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.92 | $35.02 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $2.80 | $33.62 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $2.63 | $31.52 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $2.63 | $31.52 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $2.34 | $28.02 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.96 | $23.53 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.96 | $23.53 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.64 | $19.61 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.61 | $19.26 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $1.40 | $16.81 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $1.40 | $16.81 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $1.17 | $14.01 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.11 | $1.26 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.07 | $0.88 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Ohio’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.