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WA · ranked #46 in the US

Washington residential rate: 12.1¢/kWh

That's 27% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. BPA federal hydropower keeps rates among the lowest in the country; large public-utility-district footprint. Winter heating dominates.

Estimated cost

$40.84/month
$1.36 per day$496.86 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 Washington.

Typical monthly running cost at 12.1¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$232.32$2,826.56
Central Air Conditioner3500W$124.51$1,514.86
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$78.41$953.96
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$76.23$927.46
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$59.89$728.72
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$50.82$618.31
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$43.56$529.98
Space Heater1500W$40.84$496.86
Infrared Heater1500W$32.67$397.49
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$32.67$397.49
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$29.95$364.36
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$27.44$333.89
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$20.76$252.62
Ductless Mini-Split900W$19.60$238.49
Window Air Conditioner900W$15.68$190.79
Ceramic Heater1500W$15.25$185.49
Dehumidifier500W$15.25$185.49
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$10.89$132.50
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$10.89$132.50
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$9.80$119.25
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$8.71$106.00
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$8.71$106.00
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$7.26$88.33
Heated Drying Rack200W$5.81$70.66
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$4.90$59.62
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$4.90$59.62
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$4.36$53.00
Dishwasher1200W$4.36$53.00
Heat Pump Dryer800W$4.36$53.00
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$4.36$53.00
Refrigerator150W$4.31$52.47
Upright Freezer130W$3.96$48.23
Attic Fan300W$3.92$47.70
Whole-House Fan450W$3.92$47.70
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$3.92$47.70
Air Purifier40W$3.48$42.40
Electric Range/Stove2500W$3.40$41.40
Induction Cooktop1800W$3.27$39.75
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$3.27$39.75
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$3.27$39.75
Deep Fryer1700W$3.09$37.54
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$2.99$36.44
Box Fan100W$2.90$35.33
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$2.90$35.33
Home Theater Projector250W$2.72$33.12
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$2.72$33.12
Chest Freezer100W$2.61$31.80
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$2.61$31.80
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$2.61$31.80
Mini Fridge85W$2.59$31.53
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$2.47$30.03
Wine Cooler90W$2.35$28.62
PlayStation 5200W$2.18$26.50
Treadmill750W$2.04$24.84
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.00$24.29
Electric Hot Plate1200W$1.96$23.85
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$1.89$22.97
Microwave Oven1000W$1.82$22.08
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$1.82$22.08
Sous Vide Cooker800W$1.74$21.20
Countertop Ice Maker150W$1.74$21.20
Xbox Series X/S160W$1.74$21.20
LED TV (65-inch)115W$1.67$20.32
Laptop50W$1.63$19.87
32-inch Monitor45W$1.47$17.89
Electric Blanket100W$1.45$17.67
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.45$17.67
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.45$17.67
Electric Griddle1500W$1.36$16.56
Electric Wok1500W$1.36$16.56
Ceiling Fan60W$1.31$15.90
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.31$15.90
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.31$15.90
Air Fryer1500W$1.23$14.91
Humidifier50W$1.16$14.13
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.16$14.13
Tower Fan50W$1.09$13.25
A/V Receiver100W$1.09$13.25
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.09$13.25
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.09$13.25
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.09$13.25
Waffle Iron1100W$1.00$12.15
27-inch Monitor30W$0.98$11.92
Hair Dryer1800W$0.98$11.92
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$0.91$11.04
Toaster Oven1400W$0.89$10.82
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$0.87$10.60
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$0.87$10.60
Aquarium Light30W$0.87$10.60
Wi-Fi Router10W$0.87$10.60
Cable/DSL Modem10W$0.87$10.60
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$0.82$9.94
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.78$9.54
Desk Fan25W$0.73$8.83
Yogurt Maker25W$0.73$8.83
Halogen Bulb50W$0.73$8.83
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.70$8.48
External Hard Drive8W$0.70$8.48
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.70$8.48
Security System Panel8W$0.70$8.48
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.65$7.95
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.65$7.95
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.64$7.73
Electric Kettle1500W$0.54$6.62
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.54$6.62
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.52$6.36
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.52$6.36
Rice Cooker500W$0.51$6.18
Bread Machine550W$0.50$6.07
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.46$5.65
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.44$5.30
Soundbar30W$0.44$5.30
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.44$5.30
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.44$5.30
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.44$5.30
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.35$4.24
Video Doorbell4W$0.35$4.24
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.35$4.24
Toaster850W$0.31$3.75
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.29$3.53
Range Hood150W$0.27$3.31
Smart Thermostat3W$0.26$3.18
Clothes Iron1200W$0.26$3.18
Recessed Can Light12W$0.26$3.18
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.26$3.18
Food Processor700W$0.25$3.09
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.25$2.98
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.23$2.83
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.22$2.65
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.22$2.65
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.22$2.65
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.22$2.65
Well Pump1100W$0.20$2.43
Espresso Machine1350W$0.20$2.38
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.18$2.21
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.17$2.12
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.16$1.99
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.16$1.99
Floor Lamp15W$0.16$1.99
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.14$1.66
Nintendo Switch18W$0.13$1.59
Stand Mixer325W$0.12$1.44
Blu-ray Player15W$0.11$1.32
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.11$1.32
Security Flood Light30W$0.11$1.32
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.11$1.32
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.09$1.15
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.09$1.06
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.09$1.06
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.09$1.06
Juicer400W$0.07$0.88
Blender600W$0.07$0.79
Tablet Charger15W$0.07$0.79
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.06$0.71
Phone Charger5W$0.06$0.71
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.05$0.66
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.05$0.66
Paper Shredder250W$0.05$0.55
Garbage Disposal550W$0.04$0.49
Hand Mixer200W$0.04$0.44
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.04$0.44
Table Lamp10W$0.04$0.44
Sump Pump800W$0.03$0.35
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.33
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.22
Rowing Machine8W$0.01$0.18
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.07
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.03
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.02
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving Washington

  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Seattle City Light
  • Avista Utilities
  • Snohomish County PUD

Deregulation status

partial

Washington has a mixed market — some customers can choose their supplier, others are served by the default utility.

Sources: www.eia.gov · www.utc.wa.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13