Household Electricity Usage in New Jersey
A typical home in New Jersey uses about 790 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 23.53 ¢/kWh, that's about $185.89 a month.
New Jersey modeled monthly usage
790 kWh
New Jersey modeled annual usage
9,480 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
New Jersey average rate
23.53 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$185.89
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| New Jersey modeled monthly usage | 790 kWh |
| New Jersey modeled annual usage | 9,480 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| New Jersey average rate | 23.53 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $185.89 |
New Jersey usage vs U.S. household benchmark
New Jersey monthly usage
790 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
New Jersey rate
23.53 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
A typical home in New Jersey uses about 790 kWh a month, about 12.1% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 23.53 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $185.89 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in New Jersey
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $117.65 | $1411.80 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $235.30 | $2823.60 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $352.95 | $4235.40 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $470.60 | $5647.20 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
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New Jersey appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in New Jersey at 23.53 ¢/kWh.
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
- 900 kWh cost in New Jersey — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 600 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
- 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.