How much does it cost to run an electric stove?
EIA data · June 2026About $5.58 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.34¢ per kilowatt-hour — but that figure moves a long way depending on where you live. Set your state below.
30.4 kWh a month at the U.S. average, 18.34¢/kWh for June 2026. Excludes fixed charges, taxes and time-of-use rates, which vary by utility and are on your bill.
Typical 1,200–3,000 W. Use the figure on your own label if you have it.
50% duty cycle applied — it draws power for part of that time.
An electric stove sits mid-table at #31 of 88, which means something else in the house costs more. See whether kitchen or something else drives your bill.
Published figures for this appliance disagree by a wide margin. Why other sites price an electric stove so differently.
How many watts an electric stove uses
A single radiant cooktop element draws roughly 1,200–3,000 W depending on its size, on a 240-volt circuit. This figure is for one element in use; a full range with several elements and the oven running draws considerably more.
- Low
- 1,200 W
- Typical
- 2,000 W
- High
- 3,000 W
What it costs across the country
Same appliance, same usage, different electricity price. Annual cost at 2,000 W and the default usage above.
| State | ¢/kWh | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.72 | $192 |
| California | 34.74 | $127 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | $108 |
| New York | 29.49 | $108 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | $70.04 |
| Texas | 15.94 | $58.18 |
| Florida | 15.10 | $55.11 |
| Utah | 13.37 | $48.80 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | $48.36 |
| Nevada | 13.11 | $47.85 |
Worth knowing
- Elements cycle to hold a set temperature rather than drawing continuously, so a long simmer costs far less than the nameplate rating suggests.
- Pan size matters more than most people expect. A small pan on a large element radiates heat past the pan and into the room, which you then pay to cool in summer.
- A lid roughly halves the energy needed to bring water to a boil, and it is the cheapest efficiency measure in any kitchen.
Other appliances
Prices are statewide residential averages for June 2026 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. They exclude fixed monthly charges, taxes and time-of-use rates. See how these figures are calculated.