Cost to Run a Ceiling Fan in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ceiling fan here costs $4.30 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 15–90 W
Per day
$0.14
8 hours/day
Per month
$4.30
15 kWh
Per year
$51.68
175 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.15 | $25.84 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.30 | $51.68 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.61 | $103 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a ceiling fan with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.30 per month, or $51.68 per year.
Is running a ceiling fan in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.30 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.