Cost to Run a Refrigerator 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 refrigerator here costs $25.72 per month.
Per hour
3.5¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.85
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$25.72
109 kWh
Per year
$309
1,314 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.42 | $12.86 | $154 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.85 | $25.72 | $309 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.69 | $51.44 | $618 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.85 per day, $25.72 per month, or $309 per year.
Is running a refrigerator 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 $25.72 per month here versus $20.57 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.