Cost to Run a Phone Charger 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 (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.13 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.13
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.54
6.6 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 6.4¢ | $0.77 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.13 | $1.54 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.8¢ | $0.26 | $3.09 |
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 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.4¢ per day, $0.13 per month, or $1.54 per year.
Is running a phone charger 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 $0.13 per month here versus $0.10 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.