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Cost to run a dishwasher in Ohio

A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher costs about $46.49 a year to run in Ohio, or $3.87 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 19.45 cents per kWh (July 2026).

Typical yearly cost
$46.49
Over ten years
$465 today’s price
Price in Ohio
19.45 ¢/kWh

“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 734 current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers (239 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.

By type of dishwasher

TypeModelsMedian kWh/yrCost per yearPer monthRange per year
Standard703240$46.68$3.89$38.90 to $46.68
Compact31155$30.15$2.51$15.56 to $30.15

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

How Ohio compares

Ohio’s average residential price is 21% above the median US state, ranking 16 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months Ohio’s price rose 11.9%.

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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 Ohio’s price:

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

Questions

How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Ohio?

A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher (the median of 734 current listings, 239 kWh a year) costs about $46.49 a year, or $3.87 a month, at Ohio's average residential price of 19.45 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $30.15 (compact) to $46.68 (standard).

Is electricity expensive in Ohio?

Ohio's average residential price is 19.45 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 21% above the median state and 16 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii.

Will my dishwasher 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 dishwasher page for a closer number.

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