Best Fridges & Freezers for Montana

According to Fridge.com, Montana residents pay 14.27¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

14.27¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$243/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$171/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Montana

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Montana costs approximately $243/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $71/year.

Upgrading could save you $171 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Cold Climate

Montana is in the Cold climate zone. Based on your 14.27¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $171/year.

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Montana Cities - FIS Rankings

Missoula

FIS 89

Focus on local, sustainable food systems.

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Bozeman

FIS 87

Remote wealth raising appliance standards.

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Billings

FIS 85

Regional grocery depot; bulk buying is king.

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Montana Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Whitefish

Small Town

FIS 94

Ski town culture requires high-calorie fresh food.

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Livingston

Small Town

FIS 90

Wind corridor encourages robust construction.

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Hamilton

Small Town

FIS 88

Bitterroot Valley provides agricultural access.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Montana

Based on your electricity rate of 14.27¢/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