Laundry Cost Calculator
Calculate your monthly and yearly laundry expenses based on loads per week, water, electricity, and detergent costs.
Laundry Expenses
Laundry cost per load includes water, electricity, and detergent:
Cost Per Load = Water Cost + Electricity Cost + Detergent Cost
Monthly Cost = Cost Per Load × Loads Per Week × 4.33
Yearly Cost = Cost Per Load × Loads Per Week × 52
Average costs per load (US):
- Water: $0.10–$0.25
- Electricity (washer + dryer): $0.50–$1.00
- Detergent: $0.15–$0.50
- Total: $0.75–$1.75 per load
Average household does about 5–8 loads per week, costing $200–$700 per year.
Money-saving tips:
- Wash with cold water (saves 75–90% of energy used for heating)
- Use HE detergent in appropriate amounts
- Air-dry when possible
- Run full loads only