Cost to Run a Phone Charger in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.14 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.5¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.14
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.66
6.6 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 6.9¢ | $0.83 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.14 | $1.66 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.28 | $3.31 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.5¢ per day, $0.14 per month, or $1.66 per year.
Is running a phone charger in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.14 per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.