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Cost to run an electric water heater in Minnesota

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$0.69/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Minnesota (17.20¢/kWh) · $62.75/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.69$20.92$251.12
2 h/day$1.38$41.83$502.24
3 h/day$2.06$62.75$753.36
4 h/day$2.75$83.66$1,004.48
8 h/day$5.50$167.32$2,008.96
12 h/day$8.26$250.98$3,013.44
24 h/day$16.51$501.96$6,026.88

Tank water heaters use 3,000-5,500 W elements; a family typically runs them 2-4 hours a day. Heat-pump models use about a third.

Same appliance, nearby states

State¢/kWhPer month
Minnesota17.20$62.75
Indiana17.02$62.09
Iowa17.06$62.23
Colorado17.17$62.64
Virginia17.64$64.35
Delaware18.70$68.22
Illinois19.32$70.48

FAQ

How much does it cost to run an electric water heater in Minnesota?

At 4,000 W and 17.20¢/kWh: $0.69 per hour, $2.06 per day and $62.75 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Minnesota compare with other states?

The same use costs $46.40/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $172.11/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $66.25.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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