How Much Does 2,000 kWh Cost in New Jersey?
2,000 kWh of electricity costs about $470.60 in New Jersey at the state's average rate of 23.53 ¢/kWh. That uses the all-in average rate; separately billed taxes and fixed fees are not included.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| New Jersey average rate | 23.53 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 2,000 kWh cost | $470.60 |
| U.S. average cost | $386.40 |
Compared to U.S. average
2,000 kWh in New Jersey is more expensive by $84.20 compared to the U.S. average.
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Estimated cost: $470.60
2,000 kWh × 23.53 ¢/kWh = $470.60 (New Jersey)
For 2,000 kWh, the lowest state average is North Dakota ($247.00) and the highest is Hawaii ($932.40).
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026.
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State cost and bill pathways for New Jersey
- New Jersey electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in New Jersey
- New Jersey electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- New Jersey electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Average electricity bill in New Jersey — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- New Jersey household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
- Knowledge profile for New Jersey — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- New Jersey electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in New Jersey — State electricity inflation analysis
- New Jersey electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in New Jersey — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in New Jersey — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 900 kWh cost in New Jersey — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- New Jersey electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in New Jersey — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in New Jersey — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in New Jersey — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in New Jersey — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in New Jersey — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in New Jersey — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for New Jersey
- New Jersey electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- New Jersey vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- New Jersey vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- New Jersey electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- New Jersey electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- New Jersey average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- New Jersey electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in New Jersey — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.