How much does it cost to run an electric stove?
Short answer: An electric stove drawing 2,000 watts for 45 minutes costs about $0.27 per use at the U.S. average residential price of 18.31¢ per kWh. Used 7 times a week, that is about $8.33 per month and $99.97 per year. In Louisiana, the cheapest state, the same use costs $5.79 a month; in Hawaii, the most expensive, $21.84.
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Minutes of burner time per day of cooking. Two burners for 20 minutes each count as 40 minutes.
Uses 45.5 kWh per month. The starting price is the U.S. residential average; choose your state or type the price from your own bill.
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One burner on an electric stove draws between 1,200 and 2,500 watts depending on its size. The default here, 2,000 watts for 45 minutes of burner time a day, is a reasonable figure for cooking one main meal.
Cost by size and setting
Costs below use the U.S. average price and 45 minutes per use, 7 times a week.
| Type | Power | Per use | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small burner | 1,200 W | $0.16 | $5.00 |
| Large burner | 2,500 W | $0.34 | $10.41 |
| Induction burner | 1,800 W | $0.25 | $7.50 |
How to estimate your own use
- Think in burner-minutes. Boiling pasta on a large burner for 20 minutes and simmering a sauce on a small one for 25 is 45 minutes of burner time, though the simmering burner cycles and uses much less than its rating. Because burners spend much of their time at reduced power, real use is usually lower than the full-power figure shown here.
Coil, smooth-top or induction
Traditional coil and smooth glass-top burners heat an element, which then heats the pan. Induction heats the pan itself with a magnetic field, so less heat escapes around the sides. Induction boils water noticeably faster and wastes less, though for an average household the saving on the bill is modest: a few dollars a month at most.
How to lower the cost
- Match the pan to the burner. A small pan on a large burner wastes the heat around its edge.
- Put a lid on. Water boils sooner and simmers at a lower setting.
- Use an electric kettle to boil water; it is faster and more efficient.
- Switch a coil or glass-top burner off a few minutes early and let the stored heat finish the job.
How an electric stove compares with other appliances
Typical power and use for each appliance, at the U.S. average price of 18.31¢ per kWh. Follow a link for that appliance's own calculator, or compare two side by side.
| Appliance | Power | Typical use | Energy per month | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric stove | 2,000 W | 45 minutes per use, 7 times a week | 45.5 kWh | $8.33 |
| Electric oven | 2,300 W | 60 minutes per use, 4 times a week | 39.9 kWh | $7.30 |
| Microwave | 1,500 W | 5 minutes per use, 14 times a week | 7.6 kWh | $1.39 |
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | 20 minutes per use, 5 times a week | 10.8 kWh | $1.98 |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | 4 minutes per use, 21 times a week | 9.1 kWh | $1.67 |
The math behind the numbers
2,000 watts ÷ 1,000 = 2 kW. 2 kW × 45 minutes ÷ 60 = 1.5 kWh per use. 1.5 kWh × $0.1831 = $0.27 per use. At 7 uses a week, that is 45.5 kWh and $8.33 a month.
Your own figure will differ if your appliance has a different wattage, if you use it more or less, or if your price per kWh is not the national average. Change any of those in the calculator at the top of this page. Our step-by-step guide explains where to find each number.
Cost to run an electric stove in every state
Based on 2,000 watts for 45 minutes per use, 7 times a week, at each state's average residential electricity price for July 2026.
| State | Price per kWh | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $0.25 | $7.46 | $89.54 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $0.43 | $13.12 | $157.41 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $0.23 | $7.00 | $83.97 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $0.21 | $6.52 | $78.24 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $0.50 | $15.29 | $183.51 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $0.26 | $7.74 | $92.82 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $0.36 | $10.99 | $131.91 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $0.28 | $8.41 | $100.90 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21¢ | $0.38 | $11.47 | $137.65 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $0.23 | $6.84 | $82.06 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $0.24 | $7.40 | $88.83 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $0.72 | $21.84 | $262.08 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $0.21 | $6.25 | $74.97 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $0.29 | $8.75 | $104.94 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $0.25 | $7.61 | $91.35 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $0.24 | $7.28 | $87.31 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $0.23 | $6.95 | $83.37 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $0.21 | $6.28 | $75.40 |
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $0.19 | $5.79 | $69.45 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $0.49 | $14.75 | $176.96 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $0.32 | $9.74 | $116.90 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $0.46 | $13.87 | $166.48 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $0.35 | $10.49 | $125.85 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $0.26 | $7.94 | $95.28 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $0.22 | $6.62 | $79.39 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $0.24 | $7.32 | $87.85 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $0.22 | $6.82 | $81.85 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $0.21 | $6.27 | $75.24 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $0.19 | $5.81 | $69.72 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $0.40 | $12.10 | $145.24 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $0.38 | $11.46 | $137.54 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $0.24 | $7.32 | $87.85 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $0.45 | $13.60 | $163.25 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $0.23 | $6.90 | $82.77 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $0.20 | $6.10 | $73.22 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $0.29 | $8.85 | $106.20 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $0.22 | $6.53 | $78.35 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $0.24 | $7.27 | $87.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $0.33 | $9.88 | $118.59 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $0.42 | $12.87 | $154.46 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $0.23 | $7.04 | $84.47 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $0.23 | $6.99 | $83.92 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $0.21 | $6.24 | $74.86 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $0.24 | $7.23 | $86.70 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $0.20 | $5.97 | $71.64 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $0.36 | $10.81 | $129.68 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $0.26 | $7.99 | $95.82 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $0.22 | $6.69 | $80.32 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $0.24 | $7.18 | $86.16 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $0.29 | $8.67 | $104.07 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $0.22 | $6.53 | $78.41 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an electric stove for an hour?
A 2,000-watt burner at full power for an hour uses 2 kWh. The default 45 minutes costs about $0.27 at the U.S. average electricity price.
Is induction cheaper to run than a regular electric stove?
Slightly. It transfers more of its heat to the pan and cooks faster, but the difference on a household bill is small.
How much does an electric stove add to a monthly bill?
About $8.33 a month for 45 minutes of burner time a day at the U.S. average price.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Saver: Kitchen Appliances
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly (state electricity prices)
- U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Saver: Appliances and Electronics
Electricity prices are the EIA figures for July 2026. Wattages are typical values; check the label on your own appliance.