kitchen · 700W typical
Running a food processor costs about $0.35/month.
That's the typical food processor at 700W, run 0.1 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.1 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same food processor can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
weekly meal prep
$0.35
per month
10-15 min during Sunday prep
daily cooking
$0.17
per month
3-5 min during dinner prep
Where you live
$0.63 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $0.87 | $10.53 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $0.66 | $8.02 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $0.65 | $7.87 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $0.60 | $7.33 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $0.59 | $7.13 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $0.52 | $6.29 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $0.51 | $6.21 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $0.47 | $5.70 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $0.46 | $5.65 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $0.45 | $5.49 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $0.41 | $4.93 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $0.40 | $4.88 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $0.39 | $4.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $0.38 | $4.62 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $0.37 | $4.55 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $0.37 | $4.45 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $0.36 | $4.39 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $0.35 | $4.32 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $0.35 | $4.24 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $0.34 | $4.16 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $0.33 | $4.04 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $0.33 | $4.01 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $0.33 | $3.99 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $0.32 | $3.93 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $0.32 | $3.88 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $0.32 | $3.88 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $0.32 | $3.86 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.31 | $3.76 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.31 | $3.76 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.31 | $3.73 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.30 | $3.63 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.30 | $3.60 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.29 | $3.55 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.29 | $3.47 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.28 | $3.42 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.28 | $3.40 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.28 | $3.37 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.28 | $3.35 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.28 | $3.35 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.27 | $3.24 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.26 | $3.17 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.26 | $3.12 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.25 | $3.09 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.25 | $3.09 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.25 | $3.04 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.24 | $2.96 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.24 | $2.94 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.24 | $2.91 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.24 | $2.89 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $4.82/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
400W
$0.20 per month
$2.41 per year
Typical
700W
$0.35 per month
$4.22 per year
High draw
1200W
$0.59 per month
$7.23 per year
When it hits hardest
year-round peak
Heavier use during holiday cooking.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Pulse instead of continuous run
Cuts motor time 40-50%
- 2
Keep blades sharp — dull blades force 20-30% longer run times
Restores motor efficiency
- 3
Use smaller bowl for small tasks — 14-cup wastes energy on 2-cup jobs
Right-sizing can cut watts 30-40%
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart | DFP-14BCNY 14-cup | 720W |
| KitchenAid | KFP1466 14-cup | 900W |
| Hamilton Beach | 70730 10-cup | 450W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13