Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb 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 (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $2.12 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
7.0¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.12
9.1 kWh
Per year
$25.51
110 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.06 | $12.76 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.12 | $25.51 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.25 | $51.03 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a incandescent bulb in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.12 per month, or $25.51 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb 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 $2.12 per month here versus $1.68 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.