Cost to run a freezer in Missouri
About $59.69 a year for a typical model, at the Missouri average of 14.28 cents per kWh.
How Missouri compares
The same freezer costs $76.03 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Missouri you pay $16.34 less. See the Missouri electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Missouri
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 227 | $32.42 | $324.16 |
| Typical | 418 | $59.69 | $596.90 |
| High use | 511 | $72.97 | $729.71 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Missouri adds up to about $405.55 over 10 years. Upright, chest and compact freezers.
Models that cost the least to run in Missouri
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti CF24Q0W | Compact, 2.5 | 137 | $19.56 |
| Liebherr UF3651 | Compact, 2.5 | 155 | $22.13 |
| EPIC ECF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $23.85 |
| Marathon MCF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $23.85 |
| Kalamera KCF-100E | Compact, 3.4 | 172 | $24.56 |
| Marathon MCF35W-1 | Compact, 3.5 | 172 | $24.56 |
| Danby DCF035A5WDB | Compact, 3.5 | 173 | $24.70 |
| Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $24.85 |
| Arctic King ARC04B2C** | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $24.85 |
| Master Chef 043-0292-2 | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $24.85 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Missouri?
About $59.69 a year, or $4.97 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 418 kWh a year at the Missouri average rate of 14.28 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $16.34 a year less than the same freezer at the U.S. average rate. Missouri ranks 39 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient freezer save in Missouri?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $405.55 less to run in Missouri than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same freezer, nearby in the ranking
- Iowa $60.82 a year
- Washington $60.28 a year
- Kentucky $59.36 a year
- Montana $59.06 a year
Other appliances in Missouri
- Refrigerators in Missouri
- Mini fridges in Missouri
- Dishwashers in Missouri
- Clothes washers in Missouri
- Clothes dryers in Missouri
- Dehumidifiers in Missouri
- Room air conditioners in Missouri
- Televisions in Missouri
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.