Electricity cost in New York, 2026
Homes in New York paid an average of 29.38¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 62% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 13.0% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 47th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$79.33a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.44
- Per day
- $2.64 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $965.13 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in New York
At 29.38¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $13.22 | $160.86 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $246.79 | $3,003 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $63.46 | $772.11 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $79.33 | $965.13 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $118.99 | $1,448 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $35.70 | $434.31 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $83.03 | $1,010 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $4.41 | $53.62 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $8.46 | $102.95 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $11.90 | $144.77 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $5.29 | $64.34 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $101.54 | $1,235 |
New York compared with its neighbors
New York is in the EIA's Middle Atlantic region. July's price (29.90¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. In the same region, Pennsylvania paid 21.04¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21.04 | +12.5% | 37 of 51 |
| New Jersey | 23.98 | +8.7% | 41 of 51 |
| New York | 29.38 | +13.0% | 47 of 51 |
Charging an EV in New York
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $9.33 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $111.92 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 2.2 times New York's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.