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Cost to run an electric water heater in Wisconsin

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$0.78/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Wisconsin (19.41¢/kWh) · $70.81/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.78$23.60$283.39
2 h/day$1.55$47.21$566.77
3 h/day$2.33$70.81$850.16
4 h/day$3.11$94.41$1,133.54
8 h/day$6.21$188.82$2,267.09
12 h/day$9.32$283.23$3,400.63
24 h/day$18.63$566.46$6,801.26

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
Wisconsin19.41$70.81
Delaware18.70$68.22
Illinois19.32$70.48
Ohio19.38$70.70
Maryland21.40$78.07
Pennsylvania21.77$79.42
Michigan22.99$83.87

FAQ

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

At 4,000 W and 19.41¢/kWh: $0.78 per hour, $2.33 per day and $70.81 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Wisconsin 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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