Cost to Run a Starlink Dish 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 starlink dish here costs $10.29 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 40–75 W
Per day
$0.34
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$10.29
44 kWh
Per year
$124
526 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.14 | $61.76 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.29 | $124 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.68 | $20.57 | $247 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a starlink dish in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a starlink dish with typical usage costs about $0.34 per day, $10.29 per month, or $124 per year.
Is running a starlink dish 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 $10.29 per month here versus $8.23 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.