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New Jersey vs New York electricity prices: 22.63 ¢ against 26.39 ¢ per kWh

19.0 pointsHydro share of generation: New Jersey 0.0%, New York 19.0%

40 places apart: New Jersey #48, New York #8 of 51, the widest of 31 measures. renewable share of generation New Jersey 3.6%, New York 28.7%; major-event outage minutes New Jersey 78, New York 335. Typical bills differ by $4 a month, higher in New York.

Over a year the typical energy bill differs by $53 ($150 a month in New Jersey, $155 in New York). Since 2015 the home price rose +43.1% in New Jersey and +42.3% in New York: 0.8 points more in New Jersey. Against the U.S. home average New Jersey sits at +30.8% and New York at +52.5%.

Where the power in New Jersey and New York comes from

Fuels with the widest gaps, New Jersey against New York.

Generation mix, New Jersey and New York
FuelNew JerseyNew YorkGap
Nuclear45.6%21.6%24.0 points, higher in New Jersey
Hydro0.0%19.0%19.0 points, higher in New York
Wind0.0%5.4%5.3 points, higher in New York
Gas49.1%48.0%1.1 points, higher in New Jersey

New Jersey against New York: widest gaps

New Jersey against New York, the widest gaps
MeasureNew JerseyNew YorkGapRank (of 51)
Hydro share of generation0.0%19.0%-19.0 points#48 / #8
Renewable share of generation3.6%28.7%-25.1 points#50 / #21
Major-event outage minutes78335-257#40 / #15
Bill as share of income1.78%2.19%-0.4 points#45 / #25
Wind share of generation0.0%5.4%-5.3 points#43 / #24
Smart meters, share of homes91%74%+16.7 points#21 / #38
Price change, 2026 to date+8.7%+13.0%-4.3 points#19 / #7
Median household income$101,050$84,578+$16,472#4 / #16
Nuclear share of generation45.6%21.6%+24.0 points#4 / #16

31 measures compared for New Jersey and New York; the CSV holds the 9 widest.

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New Jersey and New York on the map

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New Jersey and New York: price over time

Home price, New Jersey and New York, 2010 to 2025: 16 rows
YearNew JerseyNew YorkGap to U.S.
201016.5718.74+5.03
201116.2318.26+4.51
201215.7817.62+3.90
201315.7318.79+3.60
201415.7820.07+3.26
201515.8118.54+3.16
201615.7217.58+3.17
201715.6518.03+2.76
201815.4118.52+2.54
201915.8517.94+2.84
202016.0318.36+2.88
202116.3519.48+2.69
202216.7422.08+1.70
202317.7022.24+1.70
202419.3424.43+2.86
202522.6326.39+5.33

New Jersey 16.57 to 22.63 ¢ and New York 18.74 to 26.39 ¢ between 2010 and 2025 (EIA).

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Your bill in New Jersey and in New York

    Where New Jersey and New York are alike

    • Solar value of 1 kW: $300 and $336
    • Typical monthly bill, energy only: $150 and $155
    • Clean share with nuclear: 49.3% and 50.3%
    • Gas share of generation: 49.1% and 48.0%
    • Homes on retail supply: 5.4% and 8.7%

    Sources and dates: data sources.

    Questions

    Is New Jersey or New York higher on hydro share of generation?

    New York, by 19.0 points; they rank #48 and #8 of 51.

    Is New Jersey or New York higher on renewable share of generation?

    New York, by 25.1 points; they rank #50 and #21 of 51.

    Is New Jersey or New York higher on major-event outage minutes?

    New York, by 257; they rank #40 and #15 of 47.

    Is New Jersey or New York higher on bill as share of income?

    New York, by 0.4 points; they rank #45 and #25 of 51.

    Is New Jersey or New York higher on wind share of generation?

    New York, by 5.3 points; they rank #43 and #24 of 51.

    What would 878 kWh a month cost in New Jersey and in New York?

    New Jersey $199, New York $232: $33 apart, energy only.

    Where do New Jersey and New York match most closely?

    solar value of 1 kw ($300 and $336); typical monthly bill, energy only ($150 and $155); clean share with nuclear (49.3% and 50.3%).

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    19.0 points Hydro share of generation: New Jersey 0.0%, New York 19.0%