Cost to Run a Electric Kettle 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 (10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each), a electric kettle here costs $1.20 per month.
Per use
2.8¢
0.11 kWh per use
Per day
4.0¢
10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each
Per month
$1.20
4.8 kWh
Per year
$14.45
57 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5×/week) | 2.0¢ | $0.60 | $7.23 |
| Typical (10×/week) | 4.0¢ | $1.20 | $14.45 |
| Heavy (20×/week) | 7.9¢ | $2.41 | $28.91 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric kettle with typical usage costs about 4.0¢ per day, $1.20 per month, or $14.45 per year.
Is running a electric kettle 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 $1.20 per month here versus $0.87 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.