Cost to Run a Dehumidifier in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a dehumidifier here costs $44.84 per month.
Per hour
$0.15
at 300–700 W
Per day
$1.47
10 hours/day
Per month
$44.84
152 kWh
Per year
$538
1,825 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.74 | $22.42 | $269 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $1.47 | $44.84 | $538 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $2.95 | $89.68 | $1,077 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a dehumidifier with typical usage costs about $1.47 per day, $44.84 per month, or $538 per year.
Is running a dehumidifier in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $44.84 per month here versus $28.58 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.