Cost to run a mini fridge in Iowa
About $35.79 a year for a typical model, at the Iowa average of 14.55 cents per kWh.
How Iowa compares
The same mini fridge costs $44.75 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Iowa you pay $8.95 less. See the Iowa electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Iowa
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 206 | $29.97 | $299.73 |
| Typical | 246 | $35.79 | $357.93 |
| High use | 335 | $48.74 | $487.43 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Iowa adds up to about $187.69 over 10 years. Compact refrigerators, the kind used in dorms, offices and garages.
Models that cost the least to run in Iowa
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMETIC C40S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $15.42 |
| DOMETIC C40S2 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $15.42 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 106 | $15.42 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.7 | 115 | $16.73 |
| DOMETIC C60SFS CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 124 | $18.04 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.4 | 125 | $18.19 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.1 | 125 | $18.19 |
| DOMETIC C60SBI CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 126 | $18.33 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*T* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 137 | $19.93 |
| DOMETIC C60S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 145 | $21.10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a mini fridge in Iowa?
About $35.79 a year, or $2.98 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 246 kWh a year at the Iowa average rate of 14.55 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $8.95 a year less than the same mini fridge at the U.S. average rate. Iowa ranks 37 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient mini fridge save in Iowa?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $187.69 less to run in Iowa than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same mini fridge, nearby in the ranking
- North Carolina $36.75 a year
- South Dakota $35.87 a year
- Washington $35.47 a year
- Missouri $35.13 a year
Other appliances in Iowa
- Refrigerators in Iowa
- Freezers in Iowa
- Dishwashers in Iowa
- Clothes washers in Iowa
- Clothes dryers in Iowa
- Dehumidifiers in Iowa
- Room air conditioners in Iowa
- Televisions in Iowa
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.