Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $10.57 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.35
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$10.57
66 kWh
Per year
$127
788 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.29 | $63.47 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.57 | $127 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.70 | $21.14 | $254 |
New Mexico 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 Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.35 per day, $10.57 per month, or $127 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $10.57 per month here versus $12.02 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.