Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $9.92 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.33
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$9.92
66 kWh
Per year
$119
788 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.96 | $59.52 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.92 | $119 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.65 | $19.83 | $238 |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.33 per day, $9.92 per month, or $119 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $9.92 per month here versus $12.08 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.