AC running cost in Kansas
A typical 2,000 sq ft Kansas home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 1,649 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $251, peaking in Jul at about $76.
At a glance
Kansas ranks 14th of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (15.21¢/kWh) is 16% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 29th highest. Its climate brings 1,458 cooling degree days a year (13th most), so cooling demand is 33% higher than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 30% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs May–Sep.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $251 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 15.21¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 15.27¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 1,458 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $56 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for Kansas yet, so this page uses the EIA statewide average. Your utility's rate may differ, so enter it in the calculator below.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | 1,920 | $295 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | 1,458 | $251 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | 1,265 | $200 |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 996 | $145 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | 329 | $62 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| Mar | 9 | 10 | $2 |
| Apr | 13 | 15 | $2 |
| May | 100 | 113 | $17 |
| Jun | 298 | 338 | $51 |
| Jul ★ | 442 | 500 | $76 |
| Aug | 394 | 446 | $68 |
| Sep | 179 | 203 | $31 |
| Oct | 21 | 24 | $4 |
| Nov | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | $0 |
★ peak month.
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Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $162 | $151 | $132 | $117 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $216 | $201 | $176 | $156 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $270 | $251 | $219 | $195 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $338 | $314 | $274 | $244 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $405 | $376 | $329 | $293 |
Average insulation; 15.21¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
| Month | Cooling degree days | kWh | Cost |
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.