AC running cost in Wyoming
A typical 2,000 sq ft Wyoming home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 314 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $44, peaking in Jul at about $20.
At a glance
Wyoming ranks 45th of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (13.95¢/kWh) is 23% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 39th highest. Its climate brings 278 cooling degree days a year (43rd most), so cooling demand is 75% lower than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 46% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs Jun–Sep.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $44 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 13.95¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 14.36¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 278 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $10 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for Wyoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 996 | $145 |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | 688 | $113 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | 538 | $80 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | 489 | $72 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | 329 | $62 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | 278 | $44 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | 197 | $31 |
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 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May | 2 | 3 | $0 |
| Jun | 43 | 48 | $7 |
| Jul ★ | 128 | 145 | $20 |
| Aug | 87 | 98 | $14 |
| Sep | 18 | 20 | $3 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | $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 | $28 | $26 | $23 | $20 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $38 | $35 | $31 | $27 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $47 | $44 | $38 | $34 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $59 | $55 | $48 | $43 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $71 | $66 | $58 | $51 |
Average insulation; 13.95¢/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.