Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb 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 (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.32 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.1¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.32
1.4 kWh
Per year
$3.86
16 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.16 | $1.93 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.1¢ | $0.32 | $3.86 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.64 | $7.72 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.1¢ per day, $0.32 per month, or $3.86 per year.
Is running a led light bulb 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 $0.32 per month here versus $0.26 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.