Cost to Run a Dehumidifier 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 (10 hours/day), a dehumidifier here costs $45.45 per month.
Per hour
$0.15
at 300–700 W
Per day
$1.49
10 hours/day
Per month
$45.45
152 kWh
Per year
$546
1,825 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.75 | $22.72 | $273 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $1.49 | $45.45 | $546 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $2.99 | $90.90 | $1,091 |
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 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a dehumidifier with typical usage costs about $1.49 per day, $45.45 per month, or $546 per year.
Is running a dehumidifier 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 $45.45 per month here versus $27.97 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.