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Cost to run a freezer in New Jersey

A typical ENERGY STAR freezer costs about $102.02 a year to run in New Jersey, or $8.50 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 25.19 cents per kWh (July 2026).

Typical yearly cost
$102.02
Over ten years
$1020 today’s price
Price in New Jersey
25.19 ¢/kWh

“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 655 current ENERGY STAR certified freezers (405 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.

By type of freezer

TypeModelsMedian kWh/yrCost per yearPer monthRange per year
Upright Freezer484438$110.33$9.19$62.22 to $163.48
Compact162244$61.46$5.12$34.51 to $102.78
Chest Freezer9218$54.91$4.58$50.63 to $87.16

Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified freezers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.

How New Jersey compares

New Jersey’s average residential price is 57% above the median US state, ranking 10 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical freezer would cost $51.52 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $194.40 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months New Jersey’s price fell 0.5%.

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Lowest running cost by type

The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at New Jersey’s price:

These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all freezers by energy use.

Questions

How much does it cost to run a freezer in New Jersey?

A typical ENERGY STAR freezer (the median of 655 current listings, 405 kWh a year) costs about $102.02 a year, or $8.50 a month, at New Jersey's average residential price of 25.19 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $54.91 (chest freezer) to $110.33 (upright freezer).

Is electricity expensive in New Jersey?

New Jersey's average residential price is 25.19 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 57% above the median state and 10 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical freezer would cost $51.52 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $194.40 in Hawaii.

Will my freezer cost the same?

Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any freezer page for a closer number.

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