Cost to Run a Refrigerator in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a refrigerator here costs $16.74 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.55
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$16.74
109 kWh
Per year
$201
1,314 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.37 | $101 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.74 | $201 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.10 | $33.49 | $402 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.55 per day, $16.74 per month, or $201 per year.
Is running a refrigerator in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $16.74 per month here versus $20.03 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.