Cost to Run a Hair Dryer in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 25% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each), a hair dryer here costs $1.43 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
$1.43
6.1 kWh
Per year
$17.15
73 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | 2.4¢ | $0.71 | $8.58 |
| Typical (7×/week) | 4.7¢ | $1.43 | $17.15 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | 9.4¢ | $2.86 | $34.31 |
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 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a hair dryer with typical usage costs about 4.7¢ per day, $1.43 per month, or $17.15 per year.
Is running a hair dryer in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 25% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.43 per month here versus $1.14 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.