Cost to Run a Christmas Lights 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 (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.14 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
7.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.14
9.1 kWh
Per year
$25.73
110 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.87 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.14 | $25.73 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.29 | $51.46 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.14 per month, or $25.73 per year.
Is running a christmas lights 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 $2.14 per month here versus $1.71 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.