Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Massachusetts · 29.6¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Massachusetts?
$100/yr · median certified model
At 29.6¢/kWh, Massachusetts ranks among the priciest states for power. The typical certified dehumidifier runs about $100 annually here, which makes choosing an efficient model worth actual dollars, not rounding error.
Only 2 jurisdictions cost more: Massachusetts ranks 49 of 51 for running a dehumidifier. At local rates, certified models span $31 (CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL) to $831 (Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130) per year — $800 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 dehumidifier would cost $44 and $178 a year there.
The cheapest dehumidifiers to run at Massachusetts rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in MA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 2 | Dr. Prepare DDH12LAmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 3 | DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 4 | edx AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 5 | Gianna AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 6 | IULULU AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 7 | JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 8 | KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 9 | NEWBULIG AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
| 10 | OLIXIS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $31 |
Price any model at Massachusetts rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 27¢
- Per month
- $8.34
- Per year
- $100
338 kWh/yr × 29.6¢/kWh = $100/yr
Prefilled with the median certified dehumidifier (338 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 a dehumidifier in Massachusetts?
- About $100 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier, at Massachusetts's average residential rate of 29.6¢/kWh — that's $8.34 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts's residential average of 29.6¢/kWh is 61% above the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 49 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest dehumidifier to run in Massachusetts?
- Among currently certified models, the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL costs the least at about $31 a year at Massachusetts rates (105 kWh/yr).
- How does Massachusetts compare with other states?
- The same median dehumidifier costs $44 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $178 in Hawaii (the priciest). Massachusetts sits at $100.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.