How Much Does 3,000 kWh Cost in New Jersey?

3,000 kWh of electricity costs about $705.90 in New Jersey at the state's average rate of 23.53 ¢/kWh. That uses the all-in average rate — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already inside it; locally billed taxes vary by area.

New Jersey average rate
23.53 ¢/kWh
Estimated 3,000 kWh cost
$705.90
U.S. average cost
$579.60

Key metrics

MetricValue
New Jersey average rate23.53 ¢/kWh
Estimated 3,000 kWh cost$705.90
U.S. average cost$579.60

Compared to U.S. average

New Jersey (3,000 kWh)
$705.90
U.S. (3,000 kWh)
$579.60
Difference
+$126.30

3,000 kWh in New Jersey is more expensive by $126.30 compared to the U.S. average.

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Estimated cost: $705.90

3,000 kWh × 23.53 ¢/kWh = $705.90 (New Jersey)

Per day (÷30)
$23.53
Per month
$705.90
Per year (×12)
$8470.80

For 3,000 kWh, the lowest state average is North Dakota ($370.50) and the highest is Hawaii ($1398.60).

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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