Compare electric vs gas.
See the real savings.
Free cost calculators for cars, furnaces, water heaters, dryers, stoves, pool heaters, and lawn mowers. Enter your local utility rates and see the break-even year — no account needed.
- Calculators
- 8
- States covered
- 51
- Data source
- 2024 EIA
Calculators
Choose an appliance.
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EV vs Gas Car
Calculate the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle versus a gas car, including purchase price, fuel, maintenance, and federal tax credits.
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Heat Pump vs Furnace
Compare annual heating costs for a heat pump versus a gas furnace, including installation costs, operating efficiency, IRA tax credits, and payback period.
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HPWH vs Gas Water Heater
Compare the annual operating cost of a heat pump water heater versus a gas tank water heater, including installation, IRA rebates, and payback period.
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Electric vs Gas Dryer
Calculate and compare the annual operating cost of an electric dryer versus a gas dryer, factoring in your local electricity and gas rates.
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Induction vs Gas Stove
Compare induction vs gas stove annual operating costs, factoring in cooking efficiency, appliance price, and local utility rates.
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Pool Heater Comparison
Compare annual operating costs for an electric heat pump pool heater versus a gas pool heater, based on pool size, climate, and local energy rates.
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Electric vs Gas Mower
Compare the true annual cost of an electric lawn mower versus a gas mower, including purchase price, fuel, maintenance, and operating time.
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State Rebates
Find federal IRA and state rebates for electric appliances including heat pumps, EVs, water heaters, and induction stoves. Updated for 2024.
How it works
Real numbers in three steps.
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Choose your appliance.
Pick from eight categories — cars, furnaces, water heaters, dryers, stoves, pool heaters, lawn mowers, or the state rebate finder.
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Enter your local rates.
Pre-filled with real 2024 EIA averages for your state. Adjust electricity ($/kWh) and gas ($/therm) to match your actual bill.
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See your break-even year.
The calculator shows total cost over 10 years, annual savings, and the exact year the electric option pays for itself.
Why compare
The sticker price is only half the story.
An electric vehicle or heat pump often costs more upfront than its gas equivalent. But when you factor in fuel savings, lower maintenance, and federal tax credits, the total 10-year cost can flip dramatically — especially as electricity rates stay flat while gas prices spike.
GasVsElectric uses real 2024 EIA utility rate data for all 50 states and DC. Every calculator lets you override the defaults with your actual bill numbers so the comparison reflects your home, not a national average.
Start comparing