Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $16.55 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.54
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$16.55
66 kWh
Per year
$199
788 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.27 | $99.34 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.54 | $16.55 | $199 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.09 | $33.09 | $397 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.54 per day, $16.55 per month, or $199 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $16.55 per month here versus $12.02 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.