Cost to run appliances in Maryland
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Maryland pays 18.1¢/kWh on average — 7% above the US average, #38 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $49.52/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
27.2¢
per hour running
$1.63
per day
$49.52
per month
$595
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 18.1¢/kWh (Maryland). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Maryland rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Maryland — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.