kitchen · 400W typical

Running a gas range (electric ignition) costs about $0.59/month.

That's the typical gas range (electric ignition) at 400W, run 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

$0.59/month

$0.02 per day$7.23 per year3.60 kWh monthly

Wattage

Hours / day

Your rate

A gas range (electric ignition) draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 0.3 effective hours at 400W across your 1-hour window.

How you use it

Cost shifts with how long it's on.

The same gas range (electric ignition) can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.

oven electric ignition

$0.59

per month

electric glow bar runs during baking

1 hrs/day·$7.23/yr

stovetop only

$0.03

per month

spark ignition draws nearly zero

0.05 hrs/day·$0.36/yr

Where you live

$1.08 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¢	$1.48	$18.05
California	31.4¢	$1.13	$13.75
Massachusetts	30.8¢	$1.11	$13.49
Connecticut	28.7¢	$1.03	$12.57
Rhode Island	27.9¢	$1.00	$12.22
New Hampshire	24.6¢	$0.89	$10.77
Alaska	24.3¢	$0.87	$10.64
New York	22.3¢	$0.80	$9.77
Maine	22.1¢	$0.80	$9.68
Vermont	21.5¢	$0.77	$9.42
Michigan	19.3¢	$0.69	$8.45
New Jersey	19.1¢	$0.69	$8.37
Maryland	18.4¢	$0.66	$8.06
Pennsylvania	18.1¢	$0.65	$7.93
District of Columbia	17.8¢	$0.64	$7.80
Wisconsin	17.4¢	$0.63	$7.62
Delaware	17.2¢	$0.62	$7.53
Illinois	16.9¢	$0.61	$7.40
Ohio	16.6¢	$0.60	$7.27
Nevada	16.3¢	$0.59	$7.14
Indiana	15.8¢	$0.57	$6.92
Virginia	15.7¢	$0.57	$6.88
Minnesota	15.6¢	$0.56	$6.83
Colorado	15.4¢	$0.55	$6.75
Alabama	15.2¢	$0.55	$6.66
West Virginia	15.2¢	$0.55	$6.66
Florida	15.1¢	$0.54	$6.61
New Mexico	14.8¢	$0.53	$6.48
Texas	14.8¢	$0.53	$6.48
Arizona	14.7¢	$0.53	$6.44
South Carolina	14.7¢	$0.53	$6.44
Kansas	14.6¢	$0.53	$6.39
Georgia	14.2¢	$0.51	$6.22
Iowa	14.1¢	$0.51	$6.18
North Carolina	13.9¢	$0.50	$6.09
Missouri	13.6¢	$0.49	$5.96
Oregon	13.4¢	$0.48	$5.87
Tennessee	13.3¢	$0.48	$5.83
Kentucky	13.2¢	$0.48	$5.78
Mississippi	13.1¢	$0.47	$5.74
Oklahoma	13.1¢	$0.47	$5.74
South Dakota	12.7¢	$0.46	$5.56
Montana	12.4¢	$0.45	$5.43
Nebraska	12.2¢	$0.44	$5.34
Arkansas	12.1¢	$0.44	$5.30
Washington	12.1¢	$0.44	$5.30
Louisiana	11.9¢	$0.43	$5.21
Wyoming	11.6¢	$0.42	$5.08
North Dakota	11.5¢	$0.41	$5.04
Utah	11.4¢	$0.41	$4.99
Idaho	11.3¢	$0.41	$4.95

Efficient vs. inefficient

A $10.84/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

200W

$0.30 per month

$3.61 per year

Typical

400W

$0.59 per month

$7.23 per year

High draw

800W

$1.19 per month

$14.45 per year

When it hits hardest

year-round peak

Heaviest use Nov-Jan holiday cooking.

Ways to cut the cost

1
Replace weak oven igniters — they force 20-40% more gas use
Weak igniters are a hidden $50-100/year cost
2
Use convection mode (if available)
Cuts cook time 20-30%
3
Match flame size to pan — flames licking the sides waste 30%
Proper sizing uses only what heats the pan

Real-world wattages

Pulled from actual spec sheets.

Brand	Model	Watts
Samsung	NX58T5601SS 30-inch	450W
GE	JGB735SPSS 30-inch	400W
LG	LRG3061ST 30-inch	420W

Picks that actually move the needle

Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.

Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy, we may earn a small commission — it never changes the price you pay, and we only recommend picks we would stand behind.

Oven Thermometer

Off-by-25°F costs 15% in gas

$7-12

Replacement Oven Igniter (Universal)

Weak igniters force gas valves to stay open longer

$25-40

Convection Fan Kit (select ranges)

Convection cuts bake time 20-30%

$35-55