Cost to Run a 3D Printer in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each), a 3d printer here costs $1.84 per month.
Per use
$0.14
0.6 kWh per use
Per day
6.0¢
3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each
Per month
$1.84
7.8 kWh
Per year
$22.06
94 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.0¢ | $0.92 | $11.03 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 6.0¢ | $1.84 | $22.06 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.12 | $3.67 | $44.11 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 3d printer in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a 3d printer with typical usage costs about 6.0¢ per day, $1.84 per month, or $22.06 per year.
Is running a 3d printer in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.84 per month here versus $1.47 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.