Household Electricity Usage in New York
A typical home in New York uses about 710 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 29.93 ¢/kWh, that's about $212.50 a month.
New York modeled monthly usage
710 kWh
New York modeled annual usage
8,520 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
New York average rate
29.93 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$212.50
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| New York modeled monthly usage | 710 kWh |
| New York modeled annual usage | 8,520 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| New York average rate | 29.93 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $212.50 |
Does a New York home use more electricity than average?
New York monthly usage
710 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
New York rate
29.93 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.44 ¢/kWh
A typical home in New York uses about 710 kWh a month, about 21.0% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 29.93 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $212.50 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in New York
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $149.65 | $1795.80 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $299.30 | $3591.60 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $448.95 | $5387.40 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $598.60 | $7183.20 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in New York?
- A typical New York household uses about 710 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 29.93 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $212.50 a month.
- How many kWh does the average New York home use per year?
- The average New York home uses roughly 8,520 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 710 kWh.
- Does the average home in New York use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical New York home uses about 189 kWh less per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (710 kWh vs 899 kWh).
See your exact bill in New York
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New York appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in New York at 29.93 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for New York
- Average power price in New York — What a kWh of electricity costs in New York
- New York electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in New York — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in New York City, New York — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- New York monthly electricity bill estimate — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in New York — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in New York — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in New York — State electricity inflation analysis
- New York electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 750 kWh cost in New York — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 600 kWh cost in New York — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 900 kWh in New York — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for New York — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in New York — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in New York — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in New York — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in New York — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in New York — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in New York — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for New York
- Compare New York with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- New York vs Alabama electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- New York vs Alaska electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- New York electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- New York electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- New York average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- New York electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in New York — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: May 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.