Cost to run appliances in New Jersey
Electricity in New Jersey averages 23.98¢ per kWh.
That's about 32% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 41 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 25.19¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.36 | $86.33 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.36 | $86.33 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.36 | $86.33 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $5.76 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $5.18 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.36 | $43.16 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.84 | $201 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.02 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.10 | $17.27 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $6.47 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 6¢ | $43.16 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.12 | $43.16 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $7.19 |
| Sump pump | $0.19 | $5.76 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.36 | $5.40 |
| Electric oven | $0.72 | $21.58 |
| Slow cooker | 5¢ | $11.51 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.24 | $3.60 |
| Microwave | $0.26 | $1.98 |
| Coffee maker | $0.24 | $1.80 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $10.36 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $6.91 |
| Dishwasher | $0.43 | $12.95 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.72 | $21.58 |
| Washing machine | $0.12 | $3.60 |
| Electric water heater | $1.08 | $97.12 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.22 | $51.80 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.84 | $201 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.88 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $3.60 |
| Gaming PC | $0.10 | $11.51 |
| PlayStation 5 | 5¢ | $4.32 |
| Xbox Series X | 4¢ | $3.45 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.73 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.73 | $104 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.