Residential electricity prices in Jersey City, NJ in August 2026 averaged approximately 24.61 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 36% more than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Jersey City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Jersey City increased approximately 0%, from 25.11 ¢/kWh to 25.19 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Jersey City in August 2026 averaged 20.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 26% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Jersey City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Jersey City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Jersey City (New Jersey) increased approximately 2%, from 18.40 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 18.76 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Jersey City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Jersey City levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Jersey City, NJ in Hudson County has an approximate population of 247,597. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Jersey City, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Jersey City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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