Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split 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 ductless mini-split here costs $58.17 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.91
8 hours/day
Per month
$58.17
195 kWh
Per year
$698
2,336 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.96 | $29.09 | $349 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.17 | $698 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $3.83 | $116 | $1,397 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ductless mini-split in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.91 per day, $58.17 per month, or $698 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split 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 $58.17 per month here versus $35.80 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.