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IA · ranked #34 in the US

Iowa residential rate: 14.1¢/kWh

That's 15% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Wind generates more than half of Iowa's electricity — the highest share in the country — which has held residential rates below the US average.

Estimated cost

$47.59/month
$1.59 per day$578.98 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in Iowa.

Typical monthly running cost at 14.1¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$270.72$3,293.76
Central Air Conditioner3500W$145.09$1,765.25
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$91.37$1,111.64
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$88.83$1,080.76
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$69.79$849.17
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$59.22$720.51
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$50.76$617.58
Space Heater1500W$47.59$578.98
Infrared Heater1500W$38.07$463.18
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$38.07$463.18
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$34.90$424.59
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$31.98$389.08
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$24.20$294.38
Ductless Mini-Split900W$22.84$277.91
Window Air Conditioner900W$18.27$222.33
Ceramic Heater1500W$17.77$216.15
Dehumidifier500W$17.77$216.15
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$12.69$154.39
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$12.69$154.39
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$11.42$138.96
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$10.15$123.52
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$10.15$123.52
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$8.46$102.93
Heated Drying Rack200W$6.77$82.34
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$5.71$69.48
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$5.71$69.48
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$5.08$61.76
Dishwasher1200W$5.08$61.76
Heat Pump Dryer800W$5.08$61.76
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$5.08$61.76
Refrigerator150W$5.03$61.14
Upright Freezer130W$4.62$56.20
Attic Fan300W$4.57$55.58
Whole-House Fan450W$4.57$55.58
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$4.57$55.58
Air Purifier40W$4.06$49.41
Electric Range/Stove2500W$3.97$48.25
Induction Cooktop1800W$3.81$46.32
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$3.81$46.32
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$3.81$46.32
Deep Fryer1700W$3.60$43.75
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$3.49$42.46
Box Fan100W$3.38$41.17
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$3.38$41.17
Home Theater Projector250W$3.17$38.60
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$3.17$38.60
Chest Freezer100W$3.05$37.05
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$3.05$37.05
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$3.05$37.05
Mini Fridge85W$3.02$36.75
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$2.88$35.00
Wine Cooler90W$2.74$33.35
PlayStation 5200W$2.54$30.88
Treadmill750W$2.38$28.95
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.33$28.31
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.28$27.79
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.20$26.76
Microwave Oven1000W$2.11$25.73
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.11$25.73
Sous Vide Cooker800W$2.03$24.70
Countertop Ice Maker150W$2.03$24.70
Xbox Series X/S160W$2.03$24.70
LED TV (65-inch)115W$1.95$23.67
Laptop50W$1.90$23.16
32-inch Monitor45W$1.71$20.84
Electric Blanket100W$1.69$20.59
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.69$20.59
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.69$20.59
Electric Griddle1500W$1.59$19.30
Electric Wok1500W$1.59$19.30
Ceiling Fan60W$1.52$18.53
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.52$18.53
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.52$18.53
Air Fryer1500W$1.43$17.37
Humidifier50W$1.35$16.47
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.35$16.47
Tower Fan50W$1.27$15.44
A/V Receiver100W$1.27$15.44
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.27$15.44
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.27$15.44
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.27$15.44
Waffle Iron1100W$1.16$14.15
27-inch Monitor30W$1.14$13.90
Hair Dryer1800W$1.14$13.90
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.06$12.87
Toaster Oven1400W$1.04$12.61
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$1.02$12.35
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$1.02$12.35
Aquarium Light30W$1.02$12.35
Wi-Fi Router10W$1.02$12.35
Cable/DSL Modem10W$1.02$12.35
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$0.95$11.58
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.91$11.12
Desk Fan25W$0.85$10.29
Yogurt Maker25W$0.85$10.29
Halogen Bulb50W$0.85$10.29
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.81$9.88
External Hard Drive8W$0.81$9.88
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.81$9.88
Security System Panel8W$0.81$9.88
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.76$9.26
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.76$9.26
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.74$9.01
Electric Kettle1500W$0.63$7.72
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.63$7.72
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.61$7.41
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.61$7.41
Rice Cooker500W$0.59$7.21
Bread Machine550W$0.58$7.08
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.54$6.59
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.51$6.18
Soundbar30W$0.51$6.18
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.51$6.18
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.51$6.18
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.51$6.18
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.41$4.94
Video Doorbell4W$0.41$4.94
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.41$4.94
Toaster850W$0.36$4.37
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.34$4.12
Range Hood150W$0.32$3.86
Smart Thermostat3W$0.30$3.71
Clothes Iron1200W$0.30$3.71
Recessed Can Light12W$0.30$3.71
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.30$3.71
Food Processor700W$0.30$3.60
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.29$3.47
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.27$3.29
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.25$3.09
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.25$3.09
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.25$3.09
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.25$3.09
Well Pump1100W$0.23$2.83
Espresso Machine1350W$0.23$2.78
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.21$2.57
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.20$2.47
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.19$2.32
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.19$2.32
Floor Lamp15W$0.19$2.32
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.16$1.93
Nintendo Switch18W$0.15$1.85
Stand Mixer325W$0.14$1.67
Blu-ray Player15W$0.13$1.54
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.13$1.54
Security Flood Light30W$0.13$1.54
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.13$1.54
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.11$1.34
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.10$1.24
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.10$1.24
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.10$1.24
Juicer400W$0.08$1.03
Blender600W$0.08$0.93
Tablet Charger15W$0.08$0.93
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.07$0.82
Phone Charger5W$0.07$0.82
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.06$0.77
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.06$0.77
Paper Shredder250W$0.05$0.64
Garbage Disposal550W$0.05$0.57
Hand Mixer200W$0.04$0.51
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.04$0.51
Table Lamp10W$0.04$0.51
Sump Pump800W$0.03$0.41
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.39
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.26
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.21
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.08
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.04
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.03
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving Iowa

  • MidAmerican Energy
  • Alliant Energy (Interstate Power & Light)

Deregulation status

none

In Iowa your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.

Sources: www.eia.gov · iub.iowa.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13