Cost to Run a Electric Oven 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 (1 hour/day), a electric oven here costs $21.52 per month.
Per hour
$0.71
at 2,000–5,000 W
Per day
$0.71
1 hour/day
Per month
$21.52
73 kWh
Per year
$258
876 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.76 | $129 |
| Typical (1 hrs/day) | $0.71 | $21.52 | $258 |
| Heavy (2 hrs/day) | $1.42 | $43.05 | $517 |
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 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric oven with typical usage costs about $0.71 per day, $21.52 per month, or $258 per year.
Is running a electric oven 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 $21.52 per month here versus $13.72 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.