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Electricity rates in New Jersey

Homes in New Jersey paid an average of 19.34¢ per kWh in 2024 (17% above the US average of 16.48¢), used 662 kWh a month and paid about $128.13 a month, according to the EIA.

Price per kWh
19.34¢2024 average, residential
Monthly bill
$128US $142
Monthly use
662kWh; US 863
Rank
11of 51, most expensive first

Cost to run an appliance in New Jersey

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Per hour
29¢1.5 kWh at full power
Per day
$1.166 kWh
Per month
$35.28182.4 kWh
Per year
$4242,190 kWh

Uses the space heater's cycling average where it applies.

Cost to run common appliances in New Jersey

ApplianceTypical usePer dayPer month
Refrigerator1.45 kWh28¢$8.53
Space heater6 kWh$1.16$35.28
Window air conditioner3.2 kWh62¢$18.81
Central air conditioner29.4 kWh$5.69$173
Electric clothes dryer2.6 kWh50¢$15.29
Electric water heater13.5 kWh$2.61$79.37
Dehumidifier3.8 kWh73¢$22.34
TV0.4 kWh8¢$2.35
EV charger10.8 kWh$2.09$63.50

At 19.34¢ per kWh with typical daily use. Your rate plan and use will differ.

Questions people ask

How much is electricity per kWh in New Jersey?

19.34¢ per kWh on average for homes in 2024 (EIA), up 9.3% from 17.70¢ in 2023.

What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?

About $128.13 a month in 2024, for 662 kWh of use (EIA).

How does New Jersey compare with other states?

It ranks 11 of 51 (50 states and DC) from most to least expensive per kWh.

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