Cost to run appliances in Ohio
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Ohio pays 16.3¢/kWh on average — 4% below the US average, #33 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $44.60/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
24.4¢
per hour running
$1.47
per day
$44.60
per month
$535
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 16.3¢/kWh (Ohio). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Ohio rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Ohio — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.