Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) 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 (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.86 per month.
Per use
$0.16
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
9.4¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.86
12 kWh
Per year
$34.31
146 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 4.7¢ | $1.43 | $17.15 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 9.4¢ | $2.86 | $34.31 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.19 | $5.72 | $68.62 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 9.4¢ per day, $2.86 per month, or $34.31 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) 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 $2.86 per month here versus $2.29 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.