Homes in New York paid an average of 24.43¢ per kWh in 2024 (48% above the US average of 16.48¢), used 571 kWh a month and paid about $139.53 a month, according to the EIA.
- Price per kWh
- 24.43¢2024 average, residential
- Monthly bill
- $140US $142
- Monthly use
- 571kWh; US 863
- Rank
- 7of 51, most expensive first
Cost to run common appliances in New York
| Appliance | Typical use | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 1.45 kWh | 35¢ | $10.77 |
| Space heater | 6 kWh | $1.47 | $44.56 |
| Window air conditioner | 3.2 kWh | 78¢ | $23.77 |
| Central air conditioner | 29.4 kWh | $7.18 | $218 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 2.6 kWh | 64¢ | $19.31 |
| Electric water heater | 13.5 kWh | $3.30 | $100 |
| Dehumidifier | 3.8 kWh | 93¢ | $28.22 |
| TV | 0.4 kWh | 10¢ | $2.97 |
| EV charger | 10.8 kWh | $2.64 | $80.21 |
At 24.43¢ per kWh with typical daily use. Your rate plan and use will differ.
Questions people ask
How much is electricity per kWh in New York?
24.43¢ per kWh on average for homes in 2024 (EIA), up 9.8% from 22.24¢ in 2023.
What is the average electric bill in New York?
About $139.53 a month in 2024, for 571 kWh of use (EIA).
How does New York compare with other states?
It ranks 7 of 51 (50 states and DC) from most to least expensive per kWh.
Sources
- EIA Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 5a: 2024 Average Monthly Bill - Residential
- EIA Electric Power Annual Table 2.10: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State, 2024 and 2023
- EIA Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 4: 2024 Average Retail Price (cross-check)
- EIA Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 1: 2024 Customers (cross-check)
- EIA Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 2: 2024 Sales (cross-check)
- EIA FAQ: How much electricity does an American home use?
- EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (Oct 6, 2026), Electricity section
- EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (not retrievable on 2026-10-12)