Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Colorado · 17.1¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run an air purifier in Colorado?
$25/yr · median certified model
Colorado's residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.3¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified air purifier runs about $25 a year here.
Colorado ranks 29 of 51 jurisdictions for air purifier running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $5.14 (Blueair 4612522000) to $84 (Fellowes Aeramax SV) per year — $79 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh); the same median air purifier would cost $19 and $78 a year there.
The cheapest air purifiers to run at Colorado rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueair 4612522000most efficient | 30 | $5.14 |
| 2 | DREAME CVA10Bmost efficient | 32 | $5.48 |
| 3 | AeroNova DH-JH01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 4 | AeroNova MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 5 | ALROCKET MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 6 | AROEVE MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 7 | BREEZOME MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 8 | Greenlite G-Pure-7Wmost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 9 | KLOUDIC MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
| 10 | REEMKIZZ MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.65 |
Price any model at Colorado rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 7¢
- Per month
- $2.11
- Per year
- $25
148 kWh/yr × 17.1¢/kWh = $25/yr
Prefilled with the median certified air purifier (148 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run an air purifier in Colorado?
- About $25 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified air purifier, at Colorado's average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh — that's $2.11 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Colorado?
- Colorado's residential average of 17.1¢/kWh is 7% below the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 29 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest air purifier to run in Colorado?
- Among currently certified models, the Blueair 4612522000 costs the least at about $5.14 a year at Colorado rates (30 kWh/yr).
- How does Colorado compare with other states?
- The same median air purifier costs $19 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $78 in Hawaii (the priciest). Colorado sits at $25.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.