Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 2% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $12.61 per month.
Per hour
1.7¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.41
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$12.61
66 kWh
Per year
$151
788 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.30 | $75.69 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.61 | $151 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.83 | $25.21 | $303 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.41 per day, $12.61 per month, or $151 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 2% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $12.61 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.