Treadmill Energy Cost Calculator
Motorized exercise machine for indoor running and walking workouts.
Power Draw
1,500W
watts
Annual kWh
150
avg usage
Annual Cost
$20
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.11 tons
carbon impact
Treadmill Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.10
Monthly Cost
$1.63
Annual Cost
$20
Lifetime Cost
$195
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 10% more energy
~$2/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Lubricate belt every 3 months
- ✓Unplug when not in use
- ✓Use incline instead of speed for lower power
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treadmill (current) | 1,500W | 150 | $20 |
| Elliptical Machine | 300W | 30 | $4 |
| Exercise Bike / Peloton | 150W | 15 | $2 |
Treadmill Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$1,000
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$20
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$195
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,195
Treadmill Energy FAQ
Treadmill Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a treadmill 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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