outdoor · 1100W typical
Running a electric leaf blower costs about $2.72/month.
That's the typical electric leaf blower at 1100W, run 0.5 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 0.5 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same electric leaf blower can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
fall cleanup
$2.72
per month
weekend leaf blowing
weekly tidy
$0.54
per month
quick driveway pass
Where you live
$4.93 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¢ | $6.80 | $82.71 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $5.18 | $63.04 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $5.08 | $61.83 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $4.74 | $57.62 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $4.60 | $56.01 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $4.06 | $49.38 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $4.01 | $48.78 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $3.68 | $44.77 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $3.65 | $44.37 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $3.55 | $43.16 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $3.18 | $38.74 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $3.15 | $38.34 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $3.04 | $36.94 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $2.99 | $36.34 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $2.94 | $35.73 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $2.87 | $34.93 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $2.84 | $34.53 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $2.79 | $33.93 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $2.74 | $33.32 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $2.69 | $32.72 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $2.61 | $31.72 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $2.59 | $31.52 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $2.57 | $31.32 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $2.54 | $30.92 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $2.51 | $30.51 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $2.51 | $30.51 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $2.49 | $30.31 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $2.44 | $29.71 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $2.44 | $29.71 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $2.43 | $29.51 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $2.43 | $29.51 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $2.41 | $29.31 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $2.34 | $28.51 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $2.33 | $28.31 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $2.29 | $27.90 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $2.24 | $27.30 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $2.21 | $26.90 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $2.19 | $26.70 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $2.18 | $26.50 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $2.16 | $26.30 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $2.16 | $26.30 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $2.10 | $25.50 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $2.05 | $24.89 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $2.01 | $24.49 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $2.00 | $24.29 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $2.00 | $24.29 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $1.96 | $23.89 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $1.91 | $23.29 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $1.90 | $23.09 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $1.88 | $22.89 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $1.86 | $22.68 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $36.14/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
600W
$1.49 per month
$18.07 per year
Typical
1100W
$2.72 per month
$33.12 per year
High draw
1800W
$4.46 per month
$54.20 per year
When it hits hardest
shoulder peak
Fall (Oct-Nov) is peak.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Use variable speed — most jobs don't need max airflow
Cuts watts 30-50%
- 2
Rake small areas instead of blowing
Free and quieter
- 3
Blow in dry conditions — wet leaves take 2-3x longer
Saves 50-60% of session time
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| EGO | LB7654 56V 765 CFM | 1500W |
| Worx | WG520 Turbine 600 | 1200W |
| Toro | 51621 Ultra 250 MPH | 1100W |
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