Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $15.43 per month.
Per hour
2.1¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.51
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$15.43
66 kWh
Per year
$185
788 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.72 | $92.64 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.51 | $15.43 | $185 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.02 | $30.86 | $371 |
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 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.51 per day, $15.43 per month, or $185 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $15.43 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.