Cost to run appliances in Wisconsin
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Wisconsin pays 17.2¢/kWh on average — 2% above the US average, #36 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $47.06/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
25.8¢
per hour running
$1.55
per day
$47.06
per month
$565
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 17.2¢/kWh (Wisconsin). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Wisconsin rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Wisconsin — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.