How much does an electric oven cost to run in Arizona?
$8.33 a month
- A day of use
- $0.27
- An hour of running
- $0.27
- A year
- $99.95
1,804 W, 1 hour a day of cooking, at Arizona’s average rate of 15.2¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
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What it costs at other usage levels
| Use | A day | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour a day typical | $0.27 | $8.33 | $99.95 |
| 2 hours a day | $0.55 | $16.66 | $199.91 |
| 4 hours a day | $1.10 | $33.32 | $399.82 |
| 8 hours a day | $2.19 | $66.64 | $799.63 |
| 24 hours a day | $6.57 | $199.91 | $2,398.90 |
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy).
Arizona compared with other states
Arizona’s residential rate is the 17th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.2¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−17%). Arizona’s rate is down 0.1¢ from June 2025 (15.2¢, −0.3%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A toaster oven for the same cooking time would cost $5.66 a month, saving $2.67 a month and $32.08 a year.
Ways to spend less
- Use the toaster oven or microwave for small portions.
- Skip preheating for anything that cooks longer than an hour.
- Keep the door shut: every look lets heat out.
- Cook two dishes at once when you do use it.
Questions
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per hour?
About $0.27 an hour in Arizona. An electric oven at 1,804 W uses 1.80 kWh per hour, and at Arizona’s average of 15.2¢ per kWh that comes to $0.27.
How much does an electric oven add to your electric bill?
Used 1 hour a day of cooking, about $8.33 a month in Arizona, or $99.95 a year.
How much does it cost to run an electric oven 24 hours a day?
Running nonstop, an electric oven would use 43.3 kWh a day and cost $6.57 a day, or $199.91 over an average month in Arizona.
How many watts does an electric oven use?
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy). Check the label on yours: cost scales directly with watts, so a 20% lower wattage means a 20% lower bill.
Is it cheaper to run an electric oven or a toaster oven?
Using a toaster oven for the same cooking time instead would cost about $5.66 a month instead of $8.33, saving $2.67 in Arizona.
Why does an electric oven cost more or less to run in Arizona than elsewhere?
Arizona’s residential rate is the 17th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.2¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−17%). Arizona’s rate is down 0.1¢ from June 2025 (15.2¢, −0.3%). The appliance uses the same energy everywhere; only the price per kWh changes.
Sources
- Xcel Energy: Colorado appliance load sheet
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.