Cost to run a refrigerator in North Dakota
About $59.81 a year for a typical model, at the North Dakota average of 12.46 cents per kWh.
How North Dakota compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in North Dakota you pay $27.50 less. See the North Dakota electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in North Dakota
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $41.49 | $414.92 |
| Typical | 480 | $59.81 | $598.08 |
| High use | 699 | $87.10 | $870.95 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in North Dakota adds up to about $456.04 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 North Dakota
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $15.08 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $17.82 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $24.92 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $32.77 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in North Dakota?
About $59.81 a year, or $4.98 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the North Dakota average rate of 12.46 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $27.50 a year less than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. North Dakota ranks 51 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in North Dakota?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $456.04 less to run in North Dakota than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
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Other appliances in North Dakota
- Mini fridges in North Dakota
- Freezers in North Dakota
- Dishwashers in North Dakota
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- Clothes dryers in North Dakota
- Dehumidifiers in North Dakota
- Room air conditioners in North Dakota
- Televisions in North Dakota
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.