Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $17.00 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.56
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$17.00
73 kWh
Per year
$204
876 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.50 | $102 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.56 | $17.00 | $204 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.12 | $34.00 | $408 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a home server / homelab in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.56 per day, $17.00 per month, or $204 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab 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 $17.00 per month here versus $13.42 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.