Cost to Run a Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler 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 (8 hours/day), a evaporative (swamp) cooler here costs $29.09 per month.
Per hour
$0.12
at 100–800 W
Per day
$0.96
8 hours/day
Per month
$29.09
97 kWh
Per year
$349
1,168 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.54 | $175 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.96 | $29.09 | $349 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.17 | $698 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a evaporative (swamp) cooler in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a evaporative (swamp) cooler with typical usage costs about $0.96 per day, $29.09 per month, or $349 per year.
Is running a evaporative (swamp) cooler 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 $29.09 per month here versus $17.90 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.