Cost to Run a Electric Kettle 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 (10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each), a electric kettle here costs $1.12 per month.
Per use
2.6¢
0.11 kWh per use
Per day
3.7¢
10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each
Per month
$1.12
4.8 kWh
Per year
$13.48
57 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5×/week) | 1.8¢ | $0.56 | $6.74 |
| Typical (10×/week) | 3.7¢ | $1.12 | $13.48 |
| Heavy (20×/week) | 7.4¢ | $2.25 | $26.96 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric kettle in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric kettle with typical usage costs about 3.7¢ per day, $1.12 per month, or $13.48 per year.
Is running a electric kettle 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 $1.12 per month here versus $0.90 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.