Cost to run appliances in North Dakota
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: North Dakota pays 11.2¢/kWh on average — 34% below the US average, #1 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $30.64/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
16.8¢
per hour running
$1.01
per day
$30.64
per month
$368
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 11.2¢/kWh (North Dakota). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at North Dakota rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in North Dakota — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.