Cost to run a refrigerator in Massachusetts
About $144.91 a year for a typical model, at the Massachusetts average of 30.19 cents per kWh.
How Massachusetts compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Massachusetts you pay $57.60 more. See the Massachusetts electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Massachusetts
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $100.53 | $1,005.33 |
| Typical | 480 | $144.91 | $1,449.12 |
| High use | 699 | $211.03 | $2,110.28 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Massachusetts adds up to about $1,104.95 over 10 years. Full-size models with a top freezer, bottom freezer or side-by-side doors.
Models that cost the least to run in Massachusetts
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $36.53 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $43.17 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $60.38 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $79.40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Massachusetts?
About $144.91 a year, or $12.08 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the Massachusetts average rate of 30.19 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $57.60 a year more than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in Massachusetts?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $1,104.95 less to run in Massachusetts than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same refrigerator, nearby in the ranking
- California $156.38 a year
- Maine $145.10 a year
- New York $140.45 a year
- Rhode Island $139.44 a year
Other appliances in Massachusetts
- Mini fridges in Massachusetts
- Freezers in Massachusetts
- Dishwashers in Massachusetts
- Clothes washers in Massachusetts
- Clothes dryers in Massachusetts
- Dehumidifiers in Massachusetts
- Room air conditioners in Massachusetts
- Televisions in Massachusetts
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.