Cost to Run a Christmas Lights 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 (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.30 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
7.6¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.30
9.1 kWh
Per year
$27.59
110 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.15 | $13.80 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.6¢ | $2.30 | $27.59 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.60 | $55.19 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 7.6¢ per day, $2.30 per month, or $27.59 per year.
Is running a christmas lights 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 $2.30 per month here versus $1.67 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.