Rice Cooker in Dayton — $6/yr to Run (15.7¢/kWh)

Your rice cooker in Dayton costs about $0/month at 15.7¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Dayton, OH Electricity Rate

15.7¢/kWh

Utility: AEP Ohio

+21% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.49

3 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$6

38 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$47

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Dayton

PeriodkWhDayton CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.02$0.02+$0.00
Weekly1.1$0.16$0.14+$0.03
Monthly3.1$0.49$0.41+$0.08
Quarterly9.4$1.47$1.22+$0.25
Annual37.5$5.88$4.88+$1.01

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.49

Annual

$6

8-Year

$47

Energy Saving Tips for Rice Cooker in Dayton

  • Dayton electricity rates are 21% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Use the keep-warm sparingly
  • Rinse rice for better results
  • Unplug when not in use

Rice Cooker Cost in Other Ohio Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Dayton
Dayton (current)15.7¢$6
Columbus12.8¢$5$-1
Cleveland14.4¢$5$-0
Cincinnati15.6¢$6$-0
Toledo12.9¢$5$-1
Akron13.5¢$5$-1
Parma11.4¢$4$-2
Canton12.9¢$5$-1
Lorain12.1¢$5$-1

Rice Cooker Energy Cost FAQ — Dayton, OH

Understanding Rice Cooker Energy Costs in Dayton, OH

Dayton is a mid-sized Ohio city where residential electricity rates from AEP Ohio are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Rice Cooker (500W) at Dayton's rate of 15.7¢/kWh costs approximately $6 per year — $1 more than the national average of $5.

Electricity in Dayton is significantly more expensive than the national average — 21% higher. For a Rice Cooker used 0.3 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $1 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

Dayton's cost of living index of 86 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Rice Cooker adds $0.49/month to a typical bill of $104. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Dayton's moderate climate (avg 47.8°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. Dayton residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Dayton.

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