Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 security camera (wired) here costs $0.86 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
2.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.86
3.6 kWh
Per year
$10.29
44 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.4¢ | $0.43 | $5.15 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 2.8¢ | $0.86 | $10.29 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.71 | $20.59 |
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 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 2.8¢ per day, $0.86 per month, or $10.29 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) 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 $0.86 per month here versus $0.69 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.