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Cost to run a dehumidifier in North Dakota

A typical ENERGY STAR dehumidifier costs about $45.59 a year to run in North Dakota, or $3.80 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 13.41 cents per kWh (July 2026).

Typical yearly cost
$45.59
Over ten years
$456 today’s price
Price in North Dakota
13.41 ¢/kWh

“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 560 current ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers (340 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.

By type of dehumidifier

TypeModelsMedian kWh/yrCost per yearPer monthRange per year
Portable Dehumidifier539315$42.24$3.52$14.08 to $118.81
Whole-home Dehumidifier21628$84.21$7.02$56.19 to $376.55

Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.

How North Dakota compares

North Dakota’s average residential price is 17% below the median US state, ranking 48 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical dehumidifier would cost $43.25 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $163.20 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months North Dakota’s price rose 0.8%.

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Lowest running cost by type

The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at North Dakota’s price:

These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all dehumidifiers by energy use.

Questions

How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in North Dakota?

A typical ENERGY STAR dehumidifier (the median of 560 current listings, 340 kWh a year) costs about $45.59 a year, or $3.80 a month, at North Dakota's average residential price of 13.41 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $42.24 (portable dehumidifier) to $84.21 (whole-home dehumidifier).

Is electricity expensive in North Dakota?

North Dakota's average residential price is 13.41 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 17% below the median state and 48 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical dehumidifier would cost $43.25 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $163.20 in Hawaii.

Will my dehumidifier cost the same?

Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any dehumidifier page for a closer number.

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