Cost to Run a Refrigerator in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a refrigerator here costs $19.92 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.66
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$19.92
109 kWh
Per year
$239
1,314 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.96 | $120 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.66 | $19.92 | $239 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.31 | $39.84 | $478 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.66 per day, $19.92 per month, or $239 per year.
Is running a refrigerator in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $19.92 per month here versus $20.14 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.