New Jersey vs New York: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
Data through June 2026
EIA-826, verified Oct 12, 2026
The average residential bill in New Jersey ($207.33/mo) runs $38.07/mo (22%) higher than New York ($169.26/mo).
New Jersey bill$207.33/mo#4 highest of 51
New York bill$169.26/mo#19 highest of 51
US context$164.05/mostates median
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | New Jersey | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $207.33 | $169.26 |
| Price per kWh | 24.95¢ | 29.49¢ |
| Typical usage | 831 kWh/mo | 574 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #4 · Price: #9 | Highest: #19 · Price: #5 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −27.7% | −22.7% |
New Jersey bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
New York bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is New Jersey or New York more expensive for electricity?
New Jersey is — the average residential bill there is $38.07/month higher than New York's ($169.26/month).
How much bigger is New Jersey's bill than New York's?
About 22% higher — $207.33 vs $169.26 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: New Jersey · New York.