Cost to run appliances in Pennsylvania
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Pennsylvania pays 18.4¢/kWh on average — 9% above the US average, #39 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $50.34/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
27.6¢
per hour running
$1.66
per day
$50.34
per month
$604
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 18.4¢/kWh (Pennsylvania). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Pennsylvania rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Pennsylvania — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.