Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $19.63 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.65
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$19.63
66 kWh
Per year
$236
788 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.82 | $118 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.65 | $19.63 | $236 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.29 | $39.27 | $471 |
New York 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 York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.65 per day, $19.63 per month, or $236 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $19.63 per month here versus $12.08 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.