Cost to run appliances in District of Columbia
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: District of Columbia pays 17.6¢/kWh on average — 4% above the US average, #37 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $48.15/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
26.4¢
per hour running
$1.58
per day
$48.15
per month
$578
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 17.6¢/kWh (District of Columbia). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at District of Columbia rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in District of Columbia — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.