Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $0.92 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
3.0¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.92
3.6 kWh
Per year
$11.04
44 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.5¢ | $0.46 | $5.52 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.92 | $11.04 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 6.0¢ | $1.84 | $22.08 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 3.0¢ per day, $0.92 per month, or $11.04 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) 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 $0.92 per month here versus $0.67 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.