Hair Dryer in Tucson — $11/yr to Run (13.8¢/kWh)

Your hair dryer in Tucson costs about $1/month at 13.8¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tucson, AZ Electricity Rate

13.8¢/kWh

Utility: Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

+6% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.04

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.93

7 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$11

81 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$56

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tucson

PeriodkWhTucson CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.04$0.04+$0.00
Weekly1.9$0.26$0.25+$0.02
Monthly6.8$0.93$0.88+$0.05
Quarterly20.3$2.80$2.63+$0.16
Annual81.0$11.19$10.53+$0.66

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Daily

$0.04

Monthly

$0.93

Annual

$11

5-Year

$56

Energy Saving Tips for Hair Dryer in Tucson

  • Tucson electricity rates are 6% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Towel dry hair first to reduce drying time
  • Use medium heat setting
  • Unplug when not in use

Hair Dryer Cost in Other Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tucson
Tucson (current)13.8¢$11
Phoenix14.0¢$11+$0
Mesa12.2¢$10$-1
Chandler14.1¢$11+$0
Gilbert13.0¢$11$-1
Glendale12.7¢$10$-1
Scottsdale14.1¢$11+$0
Peoria13.4¢$11$-0
Tempe13.5¢$11$-0

Hair Dryer Energy Cost FAQ — Tucson, AZ

Understanding Hair Dryer Energy Costs in Tucson, AZ

In a major metro like Tucson, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.5 million residents. Running a high-draw appliance like the Hair Dryer (1,800W) at Tucson's rate of 13.8¢/kWh costs approximately $11 per year — $1 more than the national average of $11.

Tucson rates are 6% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $1 per year to Hair Dryer operating costs. Over the appliance's 5-year lifespan, that's $3 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

With a cost of living index of 103, Tucson is near the national median. The Hair Dryer's monthly cost of $0.93 represents a typical share of the average Tucson electric bill of $135/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

In Tucson's warm climate (avg 77.2°F), HVAC-related appliances tend to run more frequently, compounding energy costs. A Hair Dryer produces approximately 0.06 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tucson residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tucson.

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