Microwave Oven Energy Cost Calculator
Countertop appliance using microwave radiation for rapid food heating.
Power Draw
1,200W
watts
Annual kWh
131
avg usage
Annual Cost
$17
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.09 tons
carbon impact
Microwave Oven Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.05
Monthly Cost
$1.42
Annual Cost
$17
Lifetime Cost
$171
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 5% more energy
~$1/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use for reheating instead of oven
- ✓Cover food to heat faster
- ✓Clean interior for peak efficiency
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave Oven (current) | 1,200W | 131 | $17 |
| Toaster Oven | 1,400W | 126 | $16 |
| Convection Oven | 2,000W | 400 | $52 |
| Air Fryer | 1,500W | 113 | $15 |
Microwave Oven Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$150
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$17
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$171
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$321
Microwave Oven Energy FAQ
Microwave Oven Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a microwave oven does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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