Cost to Run a Box Fan in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $5.45 per month.
Per hour
2.2¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.18
8 hours/day
Per month
$5.45
18 kWh
Per year
$65.48
219 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 9.0¢ | $2.73 | $32.74 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.45 | $65.48 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.36 | $10.91 | $131 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.18 per day, $5.45 per month, or $65.48 per year.
Is running a box fan in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.45 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.