Best Fridges & Freezers for Minnesota

According to Fridge.com, Minnesota residents pay 16.37¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

16.37¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$278/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$196/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

93/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Minnesota

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Minnesota costs approximately $278/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $82/year.

Upgrading could save you $196 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Cold Climate

Minnesota is in the Cold climate zone. Based on your 16.37¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $196/year.

Garage Refrigerators Garage Freezers Chest Freezers

Minnesota Cities - FIS Rankings

Minneapolis

FIS 97

#6 Fittest City; bike-able grocery runs mean fresher food.

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St. Paul

FIS 93

High rates of canning/freezing summer produce.

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Rochester

FIS 91

Medical hub drives demand for "zone-cooling" hygiene.

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Minnesota Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Grand Marais

Small Town

FIS 95

Remote location = expert preservation skills.

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Stillwater

Small Town

FIS 92

Twin Cities proximity + small-town storage space.

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New Ulm

Small Town

FIS 89

German heritage supports meat processing culture.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Minnesota

Based on your electricity rate of 16.37¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency