In terms of the in-sauna experience, an electric sauna should feel pretty comparable to a wood-burning sauna—minus the wood-burning smell. Electric saunas still use stoves and stones for the heating components. As a result, the humidity level is quite low, although you can pour water over the stones as with a wood-burning sauna.

Electric saunas may be installed indoors or outdoors, although the outdoor models will still need a reliable electric hook-up, which can increase the installation cost. In terms of the upfront investment, electric saunas cost an average of $3,000 to $5,000. They also come in a variety of sizes, although it’s uncommon to find an electric sauna that is as spacious as a wood-burning model.