Cost to run appliances in Alaska
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Alaska pays 24.9¢/kWh on average — 47% above the US average, #44 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $68.13/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
37.4¢
per hour running
$2.24
per day
$68.13
per month
$818
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 24.9¢/kWh (Alaska). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Alaska rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Alaska — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.