Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Alabama · 16.4¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a room air conditioner in Alabama?
$87/yr · median certified model
Residential electricity in Alabama runs 16.4¢/kWh — 11% under the U.S. average — putting the median certified room air conditioner at about $87 a year, versus $98 nationally.
Alabama ranks 28 of 51 jurisdictions for room air conditioner running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $43 (Brothers 102372) to $344 (Friedrich KCVL36B30A) per year — $301 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 room air conditioner would cost $70 and $280 a year there.
The cheapest room air conditioners to run at Alabama rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in AL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brothers 102372 | 260 | $43 |
| 2 | Midea MWEUWA-05CRFN8-BCN4 | 260 | $43 |
| 3 | Vissani VAW05V1KWT | 260 | $43 |
| 4 | TCL T05WV9M | 274 | $45 |
| 5 | TCL T05WV9MB | 274 | $45 |
| 6 | TCL T05WV9R | 274 | $45 |
| 7 | TCL T05WV9RB | 274 | $45 |
| 8 | TCL W5WC72 | 274 | $45 |
| 9 | TCL W5WC72-B | 274 | $45 |
| 10 | TCL W5WC72M | 274 | $45 |
Price any model at Alabama rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 24¢
- Per month
- $7.27
- Per year
- $87
532 kWh/yr × 16.4¢/kWh = $87/yr
Prefilled with the median certified room air conditioner (532 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 room air conditioner in Alabama?
- About $87 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioner, at Alabama's average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh — that's $7.27 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Alabama?
- Alabama's residential average of 16.4¢/kWh is 11% below the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 28 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest room air conditioner to run in Alabama?
- Among currently certified models, the Brothers 102372 costs the least at about $43 a year at Alabama rates (260 kWh/yr).
- How does Alabama compare with other states?
- The same median room air conditioner costs $70 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $280 in Hawaii (the priciest). Alabama sits at $87.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.