Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $11.75 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.39
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$11.75
66 kWh
Per year
$141
788 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.88 | $70.56 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.75 | $141 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.77 | $23.51 | $282 |
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 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.39 per day, $11.75 per month, or $141 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $11.75 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.