Data through April 2026
Cost to run · Delaware · 18.8¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run an air purifier in Delaware?
$28/yr · median certified model
Delaware's residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.8¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified air purifier runs about $28 a year here.
In the national ranking, Delaware lands at 33 of 51 for what an air purifier costs to run. At local rates, certified models span $5.64 (Blueair 4612522000) to $92 (Fellowes Aeramax SV) per year — $86 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh); the same median air purifier would cost $18 and $69 a year there.
The cheapest air purifiers to run at Delaware rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in DE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueair 4612522000most efficient | 30 | $5.64 |
| 2 | AeroNova DH-JH01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 3 | AeroNova MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 4 | ALROCKET MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 5 | AROEVE MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 6 | BREEZOME MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 7 | Greenlite G-Pure-7Wmost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 8 | KLOUDIC MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 9 | REEMKIZZ MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $6.20 |
| 10 | ALROCKET DH-JH020US-A00most efficient | 36 | $6.76 |
Price any model at Delaware rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 8¢
- Per month
- $2.32
- Per year
- $28
148 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $28/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 Delaware?
- About $28 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified air purifier, at Delaware's average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh — that's $2.32 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Delaware?
- Delaware's residential average of 18.8¢/kWh is 0% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 33 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest air purifier to run in Delaware?
- Among currently certified models, the Blueair 4612522000 costs the least at about $5.64 a year at Delaware rates (30 kWh/yr).
- How does Delaware compare with other states?
- The same median air purifier costs $18 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $69 in Hawaii (the priciest). Delaware sits at $28.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.