Electricity Cost in New Jersey
The average residential electricity rate in New Jersey is 23.27¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $209 per month or $2513 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
23.27 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$209.43
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2513.16
vs national (monthly)
+$43.47
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How New Jersey Compares
State rate
23.27 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
+26.2%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in New Jersey costs 26% more than the national average.
- New Jersey ranks #13 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- New Jersey shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in New Jersey?
- The average residential electricity rate in New Jersey is 23.27 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $209.43.
- Is electricity in New Jersey cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in New Jersey costs about $43.47 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in New Jersey?
- At the average rate of 23.27¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $209.43 per month, or about $2513.16 per year.