Question 1

Electricity Cost in New Jersey

Accepted Answer

The residential electricity rate in New Jersey is 22.63¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #41 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making New Jersey 26% above average.

Question 2

Is electricity expensive in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey's electricity rate of 22.63¢/kWh is 26% more expensive than the US average. It ranks #41 out of 51 states (cheapest to most expensive).

Residential Rate	22.63¢/kWh
Commercial Rate	16.63¢/kWh
Industrial Rate	13.90¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)	17.92¢/kWh