Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.68 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.12
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.68
15 kWh
Per year
$44.15
175 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 6.0¢ | $1.84 | $22.08 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.68 | $44.15 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.35 | $88.30 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.68 per month, or $44.15 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box 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 $3.68 per month here versus $2.67 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.