Cost to run appliances in Massachusetts
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Massachusetts pays 31.2¢/kWh on average — 85% above the US average, #48 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $85.36/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
Run your own numbers
typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
46.8¢
per hour running
$2.81
per day
$85.36
per month
$1025
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 31.2¢/kWh (Massachusetts). National average would be $46.24/month.