Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split 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 (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $57.40 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.89
8 hours/day
Per month
$57.40
195 kWh
Per year
$689
2,336 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.94 | $28.70 | $345 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.89 | $57.40 | $689 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $3.78 | $115 | $1,378 |
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 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.89 per day, $57.40 per month, or $689 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split 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 $57.40 per month here versus $36.58 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.