Cost to Run a Electric Kettle 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 (10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each), a electric kettle here costs $1.11 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
$1.11
4.8 kWh
Per year
$13.36
57 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5×/week) | 1.8¢ | $0.56 | $6.68 |
| Typical (10×/week) | 3.7¢ | $1.11 | $13.36 |
| Heavy (20×/week) | 7.3¢ | $2.23 | $26.73 |
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 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric kettle with typical usage costs about 3.7¢ per day, $1.11 per month, or $13.36 per year.
Is running a electric kettle 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 $1.11 per month here versus $0.88 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.