New Jersey vs Pennsylvania: 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 11, 2026
The average residential bill in New Jersey ($207.33/mo) runs $36.77/mo (22%) higher than Pennsylvania ($170.56/mo).
New Jersey bill$207.33/mo#4 highest of 51
Pennsylvania bill$170.56/mo#17 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 | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $207.33 | $170.56 |
| Price per kWh | 24.95¢ | 21.73¢ |
| Typical usage | 831 kWh/mo | 785 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #4 · Price: #9 | Highest: #17 · Price: #15 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −27.7% | −19.4% |
New Jersey bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Pennsylvania bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is New Jersey or Pennsylvania more expensive for electricity?
New Jersey is — the average residential bill there is $36.77/month higher than Pennsylvania's ($170.56/month).
How much bigger is New Jersey's bill than Pennsylvania's?
About 22% higher — $207.33 vs $170.56 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: New Jersey · Pennsylvania.