Rice Cooker in Tacoma — $4/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)
Your rice cooker in Tacoma costs about $0/month at 10.6¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.
Tacoma, WA Electricity Rate
10.6¢/kWh
Utility: Tacoma Public Utilities
-18% vs national avg
National avg: 13.0¢/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.02
0.1 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$0.33
3 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$4
38 kWh/yr
Lifetime (8yr)
$32
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tacoma
| Period | kWh | Tacoma Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.1 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $-0.00 |
| Weekly | 1.1 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $-0.03 |
| Monthly | 3.1 | $0.33 | $0.41 | $-0.08 |
| Quarterly | 9.4 | $0.99 | $1.22 | $-0.22 |
| Annual | 37.5 | $3.98 | $4.88 | $-0.90 |
Customize Your Rice Cooker Cost
Adjust usage hours and electricity rate to calculate your exact cost in Tacoma.
Daily
$0.02
Monthly
$0.33
Annual
$4
8-Year
$32
Energy Saving Tips for Rice Cooker in Tacoma
- ✓Tacoma 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
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Rice Cooker Energy Cost FAQ — Tacoma, WA
Understanding Rice Cooker Energy Costs in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Tacoma Public Utilities are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Rice Cooker (500W) at Tacoma's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $4 per year — $1 less than the national average of $5.
Rates in Tacoma are close to the national average, so the Rice Cooker's annual cost of $4 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $32.
With a cost of living index of 108, Tacoma is near the national median. The Rice Cooker's monthly cost of $0.33 represents a typical share of the average Tacoma electric bill of $123/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.
Tacoma's moderate climate (avg 44.7°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. Tacoma residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tacoma.
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