Cost to Run a Electric Oven 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 (1 hour/day), a electric oven here costs $21.82 per month.
Per hour
$0.72
at 2,000–5,000 W
Per day
$0.72
1 hour/day
Per month
$21.82
73 kWh
Per year
$262
876 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.36 | $10.91 | $131 |
| Typical (1 hrs/day) | $0.72 | $21.82 | $262 |
| Heavy (2 hrs/day) | $1.44 | $43.63 | $524 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric oven in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric oven with typical usage costs about $0.72 per day, $21.82 per month, or $262 per year.
Is running a electric oven 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 $21.82 per month here versus $13.42 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.