Cost to Run a Box Fan 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 (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $4.29 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.14
8 hours/day
Per month
$4.29
18 kWh
Per year
$51.46
219 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.14 | $25.73 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.29 | $51.46 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.57 | $103 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.29 per month, or $51.46 per year.
Is running a box fan 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 $4.29 per month here versus $3.43 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.