Average Utility Costs in New Jersey
Typical monthly utility costs in New Jersey are about $347.50/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare New Jersey cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in New Jersey
The average utility bill in New Jersey is estimated at $347.50 per month, a typical total assembled from median city estimates for electricity, water, sewer, and trash. To reflect a more typical bill across cities (and reduce the impact of outliers), these "average" values use the median of city estimates.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month (where applicable). "Average" values represent the median city estimate; water/sewer/trash medians exclude $0 entries when service or published rates vary by address. Actual bills vary by usage, fees, and provider.
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Utility providers in New Jersey
In the cities we cover, PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas) provides electric service to Newark and Jersey City (~18¢/kWh). JCMUA (Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority) provides water and sewer in Jersey City; Newark water and sewer are operated by the City of Newark Department of Water & Sewer Utilities (PVSC for sewer treatment). Trash is municipal in both cities, funded via taxes. City pages show sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of New Jersey, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in New Jersey →These rankings are estimates for comparison at 1,000 kWh. For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in New Jersey
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh (based on the serving utility/rate basis used on each city page). See the comparison table below for all cities.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in New Jersey
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash). See the comparison table for all cities. High totals are often driven by sewer/trash fixed fees and local rate structures, not just electric.
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Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison; some cities may show $0 when no single published municipal rate is available or service varies by address. 11 cities; 10 per page.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | Middlesex County | $230.00 | $88.90 | $55.00 | $29.95 | $403.85 | View Edison details → |
| Woodbridge | Middlesex County | $230.00 | $88.90 | $55.00 | $0.00 | $373.90 | View Woodbridge details → |
| Clifton | Passaic County | $230.00 | $57.50 | $45.00 | $25.00 | $357.50 | View Clifton details → |
| Jersey City | Hudson County | $230.00 | $44.10 | $60.40 | $12.50 | $347.00 | View Jersey City details → |
| Paterson | Passaic County | $230.00 | $57.50 | $45.00 | $0.00 | $332.50 | View Paterson details → |
| Elizabeth | Union County | $230.00 | $50.50 | $45.00 | $0.00 | $325.50 | View Elizabeth details → |
| Trenton | Mercer County | $208.27 | $44.00 | $42.00 | $0.00 | $294.27 | View Trenton details → |
| Newark | Essex County | $230.00 | $20.25 | $41.98 | $0.00 | $292.23 | View Newark details → |
| Hamilton Township | Mercer County | $208.27 | $47.50 | $32.50 | $0.00 | $288.27 | View Hamilton Township details → |
| Lakewood | Ocean County | $208.27 | $37.25 | $38.00 | $0.00 | $283.52 | View Lakewood details → |
New Jersey counties
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