Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction Stoves: How to Choose the Right Range

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and national and international news at NBC Local Television Stations.

If you're shopping for a new range, or just curious how your current one stacks up, we took a look at gas, standard electric and induction stoves from every angle. 

Cooking at home has surged in the US over the past few decades. Between 2003 and 2023, men cooking at home rose from 36% to 52%, while among women it increased from 69% to 72%. And we're using our stoves constantly. In 2024, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission found that more than half of households (72%) used the oven or stove every ...