Home Energy Cost Calculator — Total Monthly Bill Estimate
Add all your appliances and see the total
Quick Answer
The average U.S. household spends about $137/month on electricity. The biggest consumers are typically HVAC (heating/cooling), water heaters, and dryers. Use this calculator to add your specific appliances, usage hours, and electricity rate to see which ones cost the most — and where to save.
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The average U.S. household spends about $137/month on electricity. The biggest consumers are typically HVAC (heating/cooling), water heaters, and dryers. Use this calculator to add your specific appliances, usage hours, and electricity rate to see which ones cost the most — and where to save.
Formula
Cost = (watts ÷ 1,000) × hours used × electricity rate per kWh.
Data used
Calculator results use user-entered wattage and usage hours, combined with residential electricity rates from the selected country or state.
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Limits
These are estimates, not exact utility bills. Actual costs depend on your tariff, taxes, appliance cycling, efficiency, and how you use the appliance.