Data through April 2026
Cost to run · Indiana · 17.9¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run an air purifier in Indiana?
$26/yr · median certified model
Indiana's residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.8¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified air purifier runs about $26 a year here.
Indiana ranks 32 of 51 jurisdictions for air purifier running costs — solidly mid-table. Model choice matters as much as geography: at Indiana rates the most efficient certified model (Blueair 4612522000) costs $5.37 a year while the most power-hungry (Fellowes Aeramax SV) costs $88 — a spread of $82 every year. 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 Indiana rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueair 4612522000most efficient | 30 | $5.37 |
| 2 | AeroNova DH-JH01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 3 | AeroNova MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 4 | ALROCKET MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 5 | AROEVE MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 6 | BREEZOME MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 7 | Greenlite G-Pure-7Wmost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 8 | KLOUDIC MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 9 | REEMKIZZ MK01Amost efficient | 33 | $5.91 |
| 10 | ALROCKET DH-JH020US-A00most efficient | 36 | $6.44 |
Price any model at Indiana rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 7¢
- Per month
- $2.21
- Per year
- $26
148 kWh/yr × 17.9¢/kWh = $26/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 Indiana?
- About $26 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified air purifier, at Indiana's average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh — that's $2.21 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Indiana?
- Indiana's residential average of 17.9¢/kWh is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 32 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest air purifier to run in Indiana?
- Among currently certified models, the Blueair 4612522000 costs the least at about $5.37 a year at Indiana rates (30 kWh/yr).
- How does Indiana 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). Indiana sits at $26.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.