Cost to Run a Oxygen Concentrator 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a oxygen concentrator here costs $51.44 per month.
Per hour
7.0¢
at 90–600 W
Per day
$1.69
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$51.44
219 kWh
Per year
$618
2,628 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.85 | $25.72 | $309 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $1.69 | $51.44 | $618 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $3.38 | $103 | $1,235 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a oxygen concentrator in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a oxygen concentrator with typical usage costs about $1.69 per day, $51.44 per month, or $618 per year.
Is running a oxygen concentrator 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 $51.44 per month here versus $41.15 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.