Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 27% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.40 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.11
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.40
15 kWh
Per year
$40.82
175 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.70 | $20.41 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.40 | $40.82 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.80 | $81.64 |
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 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.40 per month, or $40.82 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 27% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.40 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.