Cost to run appliances in Michigan
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Michigan pays 19.4¢/kWh on average — 15% above the US average, #40 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $53.08/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
29.1¢
per hour running
$1.75
per day
$53.08
per month
$637
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 19.4¢/kWh (Michigan). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Michigan rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Michigan — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.