How much does it cost to run an induction cooktop?
EIA data · June 2026About $4.52 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.
24.6 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 1,400–3,700 W. Use the figure on your own label if you have it.
45% duty cycle applied — it draws power for part of that time.
An induction cooktop sits mid-table at #34 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 induction cooktop so differently.
How many watts an induction cooktop uses
Induction hobs are rated 1,400–3,700 W per zone. Portable single-zone units are 120-volt and capped near 1,800 W; built-in zones on a 240-volt circuit reach the top of the range.
- Low
- 1,400 W
- Typical
- 1,800 W
- High
- 3,700 W
What it costs across the country
Same appliance, same usage, different electricity price. Annual cost at 1,800 W and the default usage above.
| State | ¢/kWh | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.72 | $156 |
| California | 34.74 | $103 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | $87.54 |
| New York | 29.49 | $87.19 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | $56.74 |
| Texas | 15.94 | $47.13 |
| Florida | 15.10 | $44.64 |
| Utah | 13.37 | $39.53 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | $39.17 |
| Nevada | 13.11 | $38.76 |
Worth knowing
- Induction puts roughly 85% of its electricity into the food against about 70% for radiant electric, so it uses less energy for the same cooking despite a similar nameplate rating.
- It heats the pan rather than the cooktop, so much less waste heat ends up in the kitchen — which matters for summer cooling costs.
- It only works with magnetic cookware. If a magnet does not stick to the base, the pan will not heat and the cost question is moot.
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.