How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan in New York?
A 50-watt ceiling fan costs about 1¢ an hour in New York, or about $3.53 a month at 8 hours a day.
New York electricity averages 29.38¢ per kWh, about 62% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 47 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (15 W) | 0¢ | 4¢ | $1.06 | $12.87 |
| Typical (50 W) | 1¢ | $0.12 | $3.53 | $42.89 |
| High (75 W) | 2¢ | $0.18 | $5.29 | $64.34 |
Day, month and year assume 8 hours of use a day.
Other cooling costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Window air conditioner | 900 W | $63.46 |
| Central air conditioner | 3,500 W | $247 |
Ways to spend less
- Each degree warmer on the thermostat trims cooling cost.
- A ceiling fan lets you set the AC a few degrees higher and feel the same.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $1.48 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $1.55 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $1.56 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $1.58 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $1.60 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $1.62 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $1.63 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $1.63 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $1.66 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $1.67 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $1.67 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $1.68 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $1.70 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $1.71 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $1.73 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $1.74 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $1.79 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $1.81 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $1.82 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $1.83 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $1.84 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $1.85 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $1.85 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $1.85 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $1.86 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $1.91 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $1.93 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $1.95 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $1.98 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $2.01 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $2.02 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $2.04 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $2.14 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $2.24 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $2.28 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $2.31 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $2.52 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $2.56 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $2.58 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $2.87 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $2.88 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $2.96 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $3.21 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $3.25 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $3.36 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $3.51 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $3.53 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $3.60 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $3.62 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $3.99 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $5.55 |
At 50 watts for 8 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.