Electricity cost in New Jersey, 2026
Homes in New Jersey paid an average of 23.98¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 32% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 8.7% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 41st cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$64.75a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.36
- Per day
- $2.16 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $787.74 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in New Jersey
At 23.98¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $10.79 | $131.29 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $201.43 | $2,451 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $51.80 | $630.19 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $64.75 | $787.74 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $97.12 | $1,182 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $29.14 | $354.48 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $67.77 | $824.50 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $3.60 | $43.76 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $6.91 | $84.03 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $9.71 | $118.16 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $4.32 | $52.52 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $82.87 | $1,008 |
New Jersey compared with its neighbors
New Jersey is in the EIA's Middle Atlantic region. July's price (25.19¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. In the same region, Pennsylvania paid 21.04¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21.04 | +12.5% | 37 of 51 |
| New Jersey | 23.98 | +8.7% | 41 of 51 |
| New York | 29.38 | +13.0% | 47 of 51 |
Charging an EV in New Jersey
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $7.61 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $91.35 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 2.7 times New Jersey's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.