Cost to run a refrigerator in New Jersey
About $115.63 a year for a typical model, at the New Jersey average of 24.09 cents per kWh.
How New Jersey compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in New Jersey you pay $28.32 more. See the New Jersey electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in New Jersey
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $80.22 | $802.20 |
| Typical | 480 | $115.63 | $1,156.32 |
| High use | 699 | $168.39 | $1,683.89 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in New Jersey adds up to about $881.69 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 New Jersey
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $29.15 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $34.45 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $48.18 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $63.36 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in New Jersey?
About $115.63 a year, or $9.64 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the New Jersey average rate of 24.09 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $28.32 a year more than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in New Jersey?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $881.69 less to run in New Jersey than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same refrigerator, nearby in the ranking
- New Hampshire $129.17 a year
- District of Columbia $119.33 a year
- Vermont $114.86 a year
- Michigan $104.30 a year
Other appliances in New Jersey
- Mini fridges in New Jersey
- Freezers in New Jersey
- Dishwashers in New Jersey
- Clothes washers in New Jersey
- Clothes dryers in New Jersey
- Dehumidifiers in New Jersey
- Room air conditioners in New Jersey
- Televisions in New Jersey
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.