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Home energy in the USA

What appliances cost to run, state by state.

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Tankless vs tank water heater

At US prices gas tankless saves $84 a year on gas, so it pays off only if it costs under $1,680 more; electric tankless saves at most $50.

Home energy · Data: 12 months to Jul 2026 · Updated

Comparison

Gas vs electric dryer

At US average prices a load costs about 17¢ in a gas dryer, 39¢ in an electric one and 14¢ in a heat pump dryer.

Home energy · Data: 12 months to Jul 2026 · Updated

Comparison

Gas vs electric water heater

At US average prices a gas tank costs about $25 a month to run, an electric tank $53 and a heat pump water heater $14.

Home energy · Data: 12 months to Jul 2026 · Updated