How much does it cost to run an electric clothes dryer?
The same electric clothes dryer costs $246 a year in Hawaii (40.40 ¢ per kWh) and $72 in North Dakota (11.82 ¢), a gap of $174 or 3.4 times. Model range at 17.23 ¢: $45.83 to $104.76 a year (477 listed).
Map
- $71.87 to $80.38
- $80.38 to $90.29
- $90.29 to $97.83
- $97.83 to $139
- $139 to $246
Darker = costlier to run electric clothes dryer. Click a state for its hub.
Your numbers
All 51 states
| 1 | Hawaii | 40.40 | $245.63 | $107.46 | $245.63 | $20.47 | 382 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | California | 31.35 | $190.61 | $83.39 | $190.61 | $15.88 | 109 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.41 | $184.89 | $80.89 | $184.89 | $15.41 | 227 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 29.48 | $179.24 | $78.42 | $179.24 | $14.94 | 231 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 29.31 | $178.20 | $77.96 | $178.20 | $14.85 | 148 |
| 6 | Maine | 27.69 | $168.36 | $73.66 | $168.36 | $14.03 | 86 |
| 7 | New York | 26.39 | $160.45 | $70.20 | $160.45 | $13.37 | 128 |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.11 | $158.75 | $69.45 | $158.75 | $13.23 | 223 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 24.53 | $149.14 | $65.25 | $149.14 | $12.43 | 75 |
| 10 | Vermont | 22.79 | $138.56 | $60.62 | $138.56 | $11.55 | 12 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 22.48 | $136.68 | $59.80 | $136.68 | $11.39 | 129 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 21.92 | $133.27 | $58.31 | $133.27 | $11.11 | 109 |
| 13 | Michigan | 20.03 | $121.78 | $53.28 | $121.78 | $10.15 | 219 |
| 14 | Maryland | 19.53 | $118.74 | $51.95 | $118.74 | $9.90 | 143 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 19.29 | $117.28 | $51.31 | $117.28 | $9.77 | 178 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 18.08 | $109.93 | $48.09 | $109.93 | $9.16 | 319 |
| 17 | Illinois | 17.67 | $107.43 | $47.00 | $107.43 | $8.95 | 130 |
| 18 | Delaware | 17.15 | $104.27 | $45.62 | $104.27 | $8.69 | 194 |
| 19 | Ohio | 16.90 | $102.75 | $44.95 | $102.75 | $8.56 | 293 |
| 20 | Alabama | 16.09 | $97.83 | $42.80 | $97.83 | $8.15 | 196 |
| 21 | Indiana | 15.96 | $97.04 | $42.45 | $97.04 | $8.09 | 402 |
| 22 | Minnesota | 15.83 | $96.25 | $42.11 | $96.25 | $8.02 | 206 |
| 23 | Colorado | 15.69 | $95.40 | $41.74 | $95.40 | $7.95 | 299 |
| 24 | Oregon | 15.46 | $94.00 | $41.12 | $94.00 | $7.83 | 100 |
| 25 | Texas | 15.40 | $93.63 | $40.96 | $93.63 | $7.80 | 212 |
| 26 | West Virginia | 15.39 | $93.57 | $40.94 | $93.57 | $7.80 | 539 |
| 27 | Virginia | 15.28 | $92.90 | $40.64 | $92.90 | $7.74 | 148 |
| 28 | Arizona | 15.26 | $92.78 | $40.59 | $92.78 | $7.73 | 189 |
| 29 | Florida | 15.21 | $92.48 | $40.46 | $92.48 | $7.71 | 217 |
| 30 | South Carolina | 15.12 | $91.93 | $40.22 | $91.93 | $7.66 | 154 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 14.85 | $90.29 | $39.50 | $90.29 | $7.52 | 212 |
| 32 | Georgia | 14.74 | $89.62 | $39.21 | $89.62 | $7.47 | 197 |
| 33 | Kansas | 14.44 | $87.80 | $38.41 | $87.80 | $7.32 | 201 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 14.03 | $85.30 | $37.32 | $85.30 | $7.11 | 228 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 14.00 | $85.12 | $37.24 | $85.12 | $7.09 | 172 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.62 | $82.81 | $36.23 | $82.81 | $6.90 | 174 |
| 37 | Wyoming | 13.37 | $81.29 | $35.56 | $81.29 | $6.77 | 502 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 13.32 | $80.99 | $35.43 | $80.99 | $6.75 | 92 |
| 39 | Missouri | 13.30 | $80.86 | $35.38 | $80.86 | $6.74 | 398 |
| 40 | Nevada | 13.26 | $80.62 | $35.27 | $80.62 | $6.72 | 177 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 13.22 | $80.38 | $35.17 | $80.38 | $6.70 | 181 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | 13.21 | $80.32 | $35.14 | $80.32 | $6.69 | 179 |
| 43 | Washington | 13.17 | $80.07 | $35.03 | $80.07 | $6.67 | 73 |
| 44 | Kentucky | 13.13 | $79.83 | $34.93 | $79.83 | $6.65 | 478 |
| 45 | Utah | 13.02 | $79.16 | $34.63 | $79.16 | $6.60 | 390 |
| 46 | Montana | 12.99 | $78.98 | $34.55 | $78.98 | $6.58 | 291 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 12.87 | $78.25 | $34.23 | $78.25 | $6.52 | 274 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.52 | $76.12 | $33.30 | $76.12 | $6.34 | 210 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.05 | $73.26 | $32.05 | $73.26 | $6.11 | 281 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.83 | $71.93 | $31.47 | $71.93 | $5.99 | 86 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.82 | $71.87 | $31.44 | $71.87 | $5.99 | 355 |
608 kWh a year times each state's 2025 home price (477 electric models, ENERGY STAR data as of 2 Oct 2026).
CSVPay less
- Model spread: 10th percentile 266 kWh, 90th 608; the 342 kWh gap is $58.93 a year at 17.23 ¢ and $138.17 at 40.40 ¢ (Hawaii).
- 47 models meet the Most Efficient 2025 criteria: median 154 kWh against 608, $78.22 a year at 17.23 ¢.
- Location: 3.4 times between Hawaii ($245.63) and North Dakota ($71.87); 100% of utilities in Hawaii list a time-of-use rate (EIA-861).
Where the kWh comes from
Annual energy as estimated on the ENERGY STAR listing for electric dryers. Median 608 kWh, 10th to 90th percentile 266 to 608, range 122 to 687, 477 electric models. Certified models only. Method: appliance hub.
Sources
| Source | Retrieved |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Certified products | 2 Oct 2026 |
| EIA retail sales | 26 Oct 2026 |
| EPA eGRID2023 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| DOE formula | 2 Oct 2026 |
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Questions
Cost to run an electric clothes dryer for a year?
$104.76 at 17.23 ¢ and 608 kWh; $71.87 in North Dakota to $245.63 in Hawaii.
Most expensive state for an electric clothes dryer?
Hawaii: $245.63 at 40.40 ¢.
Cheapest state for an electric clothes dryer?
North Dakota: $71.87 at 11.82 ¢.
kWh used by an electric clothes dryer?
Median 608; 10th to 90th percentile 266 to 608; 477 electric models.
Does the model matter for an electric clothes dryer?
Yes: 90th against 10th percentile is $58.93 a year at the U.S. price.
CO2 from an electric clothes dryer?
212 kg a year at 0.348 kg per kWh (U.S.).
Why would my electric clothes dryer bill differ?
Median 608 kWh is for new certified models; 17.23 ¢ is an average.
Fixed charges in the electric clothes dryer cost?
Not included.