Cost to Run a Air Purifier
A HEPA air purifier for a medium room
Wattage
50W
Daily Usage
24h
Monthly Cost*
$6.20
Annual Cost*
$75.42
* At national average rate of 17.22¢/kWh
Cost to Run Air Purifier by State
From cheapest (Idaho: $4.01/mo) to most expensive (Hawaii: $15.54/mo).
| # | State | Rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 11.15¢ | $4.01 | $48.84 |
| 2 | Washington | 11.26¢ | $4.05 | $49.32 |
| 3 | Utah | 11.41¢ | $4.11 | $49.98 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 11.72¢ | $4.22 | $51.33 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 12.43¢ | $4.47 | $54.44 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 12.52¢ | $4.51 | $54.84 |
| 7 | Oregon | 12.55¢ | $4.52 | $54.97 |
| 8 | Montana | 12.81¢ | $4.61 | $56.11 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 12.82¢ | $4.62 | $56.15 |
| 10 | Tennessee | 12.91¢ | $4.65 | $56.55 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 13.04¢ | $4.69 | $57.12 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 13.08¢ | $4.71 | $57.29 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 13.19¢ | $4.75 | $57.77 |
| 14 | West Virginia | 13.44¢ | $4.84 | $58.87 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 13.54¢ | $4.87 | $59.31 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 13.74¢ | $4.95 | $60.18 |
| 17 | Missouri | 13.78¢ | $4.96 | $60.36 |
| 18 | North Carolina | 14.09¢ | $5.07 | $61.71 |
| 19 | Georgia | 14.27¢ | $5.14 | $62.50 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 14.43¢ | $5.19 | $63.20 |
| 21 | Virginia | 14.64¢ | $5.27 | $64.12 |
| 22 | Arizona | 14.78¢ | $5.32 | $64.74 |
| 23 | Alabama | 14.87¢ | $5.35 | $65.13 |
| 24 | Nevada | 14.92¢ | $5.37 | $65.35 |
| 25 | Delaware | 14.94¢ | $5.38 | $65.44 |
| 26 | Texas | 15.06¢ | $5.42 | $65.96 |
| 27 | Iowa | 15.14¢ | $5.45 | $66.31 |
| 28 | Ohio | 15.21¢ | $5.48 | $66.62 |
| 29 | Kansas | 15.28¢ | $5.50 | $66.93 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.34¢ | $5.52 | $67.19 |
| 31 | Indiana | 15.42¢ | $5.55 | $67.54 |
| 32 | Colorado | 15.56¢ | $5.60 | $68.15 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 15.63¢ | $5.63 | $68.46 |
| 34 | Florida | 16.22¢ | $5.84 | $71.04 |
| 35 | Illinois | 16.27¢ | $5.86 | $71.26 |
| 36 | Maryland | 16.57¢ | $5.97 | $72.58 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | 17.38¢ | $6.26 | $76.12 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 18.36¢ | $6.61 | $80.42 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 18.48¢ | $6.65 | $80.94 |
| 40 | Michigan | 19.34¢ | $6.96 | $84.71 |
| 41 | Vermont | 21.43¢ | $7.71 | $93.86 |
| 42 | Alaska | 24.21¢ | $8.72 | $106.04 |
| 43 | New York | 24.33¢ | $8.76 | $106.57 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 25.78¢ | $9.28 | $112.92 |
| 45 | Maine | 26.37¢ | $9.49 | $115.50 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 28.08¢ | $10.11 | $122.99 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 28.58¢ | $10.29 | $125.18 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 29.98¢ | $10.79 | $131.31 |
| 49 | California | 31.22¢ | $11.24 | $136.74 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 43.18¢ | $15.54 | $189.13 |
Energy Saving Tips for Air Purifier
- Use power strips and turn them off when devices are not in use to eliminate phantom loads.
- Enable sleep mode or power saving settings on computers and monitors.
- Unplug chargers when not actively charging devices.
- Choose Energy Star rated electronics when purchasing new devices.
- Adjust screen brightness on TVs and monitors to reduce power consumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a Air Purifier use?
A typical Air Purifier uses 50 watts and runs about 24 hours per day, consuming 1.20 kWh daily.
How much does it cost to run a Air Purifier per month?
At the national average electricity rate of 17.22¢/kWh, running a Air Purifier costs approximately $6.20 per month.
Where is it cheapest to run a Air Purifier?
Idaho has the lowest cost at $4.01/month, while Hawaii is the most expensive at $15.54/month.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)