Rice Cooker in Columbus — $5/yr to Run (12.8¢/kWh)

Your rice cooker in Columbus costs about $0/month at 12.8¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Columbus, OH Electricity Rate

12.8¢/kWh

Utility: AEP Ohio

-1% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.40

3 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$5

38 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$39

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Columbus

PeriodkWhColumbus CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.02$0.02$-0.00
Weekly1.1$0.13$0.14$-0.00
Monthly3.1$0.40$0.41$-0.00
Quarterly9.4$1.20$1.22$-0.01
Annual37.5$4.82$4.88$-0.06

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.40

Annual

$5

8-Year

$39

Energy Saving Tips for Rice Cooker in Columbus

  • Columbus has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Use the keep-warm sparingly
  • Rinse rice for better results
  • Unplug when not in use

Rice Cooker Cost in Other Ohio Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Columbus
Columbus (current)12.8¢$5
Cleveland14.4¢$5+$1
Cincinnati15.6¢$6+$1
Toledo12.9¢$5+$0
Akron13.5¢$5+$0
Dayton15.7¢$6+$1
Parma11.4¢$4$-1
Canton12.9¢$5+$0
Lorain12.1¢$5$-0

Rice Cooker Energy Cost FAQ — Columbus, OH

Understanding Rice Cooker Energy Costs in Columbus, OH

In a major metro like Columbus, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.9 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Rice Cooker (500W) at Columbus's rate of 12.8¢/kWh costs approximately $5 per year — $0 less than the national average of $5.

Rates in Columbus are close to the national average, so the Rice Cooker's annual cost of $5 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $39.

Columbus's cost of living index of 95 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Rice Cooker adds $0.40/month to a typical bill of $114. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Columbus's moderate climate (avg 56.3°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Rice Cooker produces approximately 0.03 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Columbus residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Columbus.

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