Cost to Run a Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler 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 (8 hours/day), a evaporative (swamp) cooler here costs $24.51 per month.
Per hour
$0.10
at 100–800 W
Per day
$0.81
8 hours/day
Per month
$24.51
97 kWh
Per year
$294
1,168 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.26 | $147 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.81 | $24.51 | $294 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.61 | $49.03 | $589 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a evaporative (swamp) cooler in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a evaporative (swamp) cooler with typical usage costs about $0.81 per day, $24.51 per month, or $294 per year.
Is running a evaporative (swamp) cooler 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 $24.51 per month here versus $17.80 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.