Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.43 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.11
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.43
15 kWh
Per year
$41.17
175 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.71 | $20.59 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.43 | $41.17 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.86 | $82.34 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.43 per month, or $41.17 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box 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 $3.43 per month here versus $2.74 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.