Cost to run appliances in New York
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: New York pays 24.6¢/kWh on average — 46% above the US average, #43 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $67.31/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
36.9¢
per hour running
$2.21
per day
$67.31
per month
$808
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 24.6¢/kWh (New York). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at New York rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in New York — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.