Cost to Run a Hair Dryer 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 (7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each), a hair dryer here costs $1.53 per month.
Per use
5.0¢
0.2 kWh per use
Per day
5.0¢
7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each
Per month
$1.53
6.1 kWh
Per year
$18.40
73 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.20 |
| Typical (7×/week) | 5.0¢ | $1.53 | $18.40 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $0.10 | $3.06 | $36.79 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a hair dryer with typical usage costs about 5.0¢ per day, $1.53 per month, or $18.40 per year.
Is running a hair dryer 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 $1.53 per month here versus $1.11 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.