Cost to Run a Refrigerator in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a refrigerator here costs $16.63 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.55
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$16.63
109 kWh
Per year
$200
1,314 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.32 | $99.86 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.63 | $200 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.09 | $33.27 | $399 |
New Mexico vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in New Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.55 per day, $16.63 per month, or $200 per year.
Is running a refrigerator in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 19% below the U.S. average: $16.63 per month here versus $20.57 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.