kitchen · 1800W typical

Running a induction cooktop costs about $4.46/month.

That's the typical induction cooktop at 1800W, 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

$4.46/month

$0.15 per day$54.20 per year27.0 kWh monthly

Wattage

Hours / day

Your rate

A induction cooktop draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 0.5 effective hours at 1800W across your 1-hour window.

How you use it

Cost shifts with how long it's on.

The same induction cooktop can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.

daily cooking

$4.46

per month

~1 hour of burner time spread across meals

1 hrs/day·$54.20/yr

heavy cooking

$8.91

per month

batch cooking or multi-dish meals

2 hrs/day·$108.41/yr

Where you live

$8.07 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¢	$11.12	$135.34
California	31.4¢	$8.48	$103.15
Massachusetts	30.8¢	$8.32	$101.18
Connecticut	28.7¢	$7.75	$94.28
Rhode Island	27.9¢	$7.53	$91.65
New Hampshire	24.6¢	$6.64	$80.81
Alaska	24.3¢	$6.56	$79.83
New York	22.3¢	$6.02	$73.26
Maine	22.1¢	$5.97	$72.60
Vermont	21.5¢	$5.81	$70.63
Michigan	19.3¢	$5.21	$63.40
New Jersey	19.1¢	$5.16	$62.74
Maryland	18.4¢	$4.97	$60.44
Pennsylvania	18.1¢	$4.89	$59.46
District of Columbia	17.8¢	$4.81	$58.47
Wisconsin	17.4¢	$4.70	$57.16
Delaware	17.2¢	$4.64	$56.50
Illinois	16.9¢	$4.56	$55.52
Ohio	16.6¢	$4.48	$54.53
Nevada	16.3¢	$4.40	$53.55
Indiana	15.8¢	$4.27	$51.90
Virginia	15.7¢	$4.24	$51.57
Minnesota	15.6¢	$4.21	$51.25
Colorado	15.4¢	$4.16	$50.59
Alabama	15.2¢	$4.10	$49.93
West Virginia	15.2¢	$4.10	$49.93
Florida	15.1¢	$4.08	$49.60
New Mexico	14.8¢	$4.00	$48.62
Texas	14.8¢	$4.00	$48.62
Arizona	14.7¢	$3.97	$48.29
South Carolina	14.7¢	$3.97	$48.29
Kansas	14.6¢	$3.94	$47.96
Georgia	14.2¢	$3.83	$46.65
Iowa	14.1¢	$3.81	$46.32
North Carolina	13.9¢	$3.75	$45.66
Missouri	13.6¢	$3.67	$44.68
Oregon	13.4¢	$3.62	$44.02
Tennessee	13.3¢	$3.59	$43.69
Kentucky	13.2¢	$3.56	$43.36
Mississippi	13.1¢	$3.54	$43.03
Oklahoma	13.1¢	$3.54	$43.03
South Dakota	12.7¢	$3.43	$41.72
Montana	12.4¢	$3.35	$40.73
Nebraska	12.2¢	$3.29	$40.08
Arkansas	12.1¢	$3.27	$39.75
Washington	12.1¢	$3.27	$39.75
Louisiana	11.9¢	$3.21	$39.09
Wyoming	11.6¢	$3.13	$38.11
North Dakota	11.5¢	$3.11	$37.78
Utah	11.4¢	$3.08	$37.45
Idaho	11.3¢	$3.05	$37.12

Efficient vs. inefficient

A $75.28/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

1200W

$2.97 per month

$36.14 per year

Typical

1800W

$4.46 per month

$54.20 per year

High draw

3700W

$9.16 per month

$111.42 per year

When it hits hardest

year-round peak

Consistent year-round use.

Ways to cut the cost

1
Choose induction over radiant or gas — 85% efficient vs 40-75%
Saves 30-50% of cooking energy
2
Match pan size to burner
Mismatched pans waste 20-30%
3
Use a lid whenever possible
Cuts cook time 15-30%

Real-world wattages

Pulled from actual spec sheets.

Brand	Model	Watts
Duxtop	9600LS Portable	1800W
GE	PHP9030SJSS 30-inch Built-In	3600W
Frigidaire	FCCI3027AS 30-inch	3400W

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.

Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop

85% efficient vs 40% for gas burners

$90-130

Induction-Ready Cookware Set

Magnetic cookware is required for induction

$120-180

Kill A Watt P3 P4460 Meter

Verify portable induction efficiency

$28-35