Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $9.98 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.33
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$9.98
66 kWh
Per year
$120
788 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.99 | $59.92 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.98 | $120 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.66 | $19.96 | $240 |
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 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.33 per day, $9.98 per month, or $120 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 19% below the U.S. average: $9.98 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.