Cost to run appliances in Alabama
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Alabama pays 15.6¢/kWh on average — 8% below the US average, #30 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $42.68/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
23.4¢
per hour running
$1.40
per day
$42.68
per month
$512
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 15.6¢/kWh (Alabama). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Alabama rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Alabama — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.