Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $11.95 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.39
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$11.95
66 kWh
Per year
$143
788 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.98 | $71.74 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.95 | $143 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.79 | $23.90 | $287 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a chest freezer in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.39 per day, $11.95 per month, or $143 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $11.95 per month here versus $12.08 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.