Cost to run appliances in New Jersey
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: New Jersey pays 19.6¢/kWh on average — 16% above the US average, #41 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $53.63/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
29.4¢
per hour running
$1.76
per day
$53.63
per month
$644
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 19.6¢/kWh (New Jersey). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at New Jersey rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in New Jersey — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.