Cost to Run a 3D Printer in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each), a 3d printer here costs $1.97 per month.
Per use
$0.15
0.6 kWh per use
Per day
6.5¢
3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each
Per month
$1.97
7.8 kWh
Per year
$23.65
94 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.2¢ | $0.98 | $11.83 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 6.5¢ | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.13 | $3.94 | $47.30 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a 3d printer with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.97 per month, or $23.65 per year.
Is running a 3d printer in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.97 per month here versus $1.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.