Cost to Run a Hair Dryer 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 (7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each), a hair dryer here costs $1.42 per month.
Per use
4.7¢
0.2 kWh per use
Per day
4.7¢
7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each
Per month
$1.42
6.1 kWh
Per year
$17.01
73 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | 2.3¢ | $0.71 | $8.50 |
| Typical (7×/week) | 4.7¢ | $1.42 | $17.01 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | 9.3¢ | $2.83 | $34.02 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hair dryer in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a hair dryer with typical usage costs about 4.7¢ per day, $1.42 per month, or $17.01 per year.
Is running a hair dryer 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 $1.42 per month here versus $1.12 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.