Electrical Costs in New Jersey

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Electrical Cost Comparison — New Jersey

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Cost Comparison — Electrical Panel Upgrade

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$2,226

High

$6,068

Newark3 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$2,505

High

$6,830

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$2,505

High

$6,830

Trenton3 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$2,297

High

$6,261

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$2,201

High

$5,999

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$2,259

High

$6,158

Vineland3 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$2,136

High

$5,824

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Fan Installation

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$1,654

High

$4,350

Newark3 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$1,861

High

$4,897

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$1,861

High

$4,897

Trenton3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$1,706

High

$4,489

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,635

High

$4,301

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$1,678

High

$4,414

Vineland3 sources

Low

$157

Typical

$1,587

High

$4,175

Cost Comparison — Smoke Detector Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$231

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$260

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$260

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$238

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$228

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$234

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$221

High

$405

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$188

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$211

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$211

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$52

Typical

$194

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$185

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$190

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$180

High

$405

Cost Comparison — Doorbell Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$160

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$180

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$180

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$165

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$122

Typical

$158

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$162

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$118

Typical

$153

High

$405

Cost Comparison — Dedicated Circuit Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$120

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$136

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$136

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$55

Typical

$124

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$53

Typical

$119

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$54

Typical

$122

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$116

High

$405

Cost Comparison — Attic Fan Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$3,250

High

$9,000

Newark2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$3,658

High

$10,130

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$3,658

High

$10,130

Trenton2 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$3,353

High

$9,286

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$74

Typical

$3,213

High

$8,897

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$3,298

High

$9,132

Vineland2 sources

Low

$72

Typical

$3,119

High

$8,637

Cost Comparison — Electric Range Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$806

Typical

$974

High

$1,765

Newark2 sources

Low

$907

Typical

$1,096

High

$1,987

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$907

Typical

$1,096

High

$1,987

Trenton2 sources

Low

$831

Typical

$1,005

High

$1,822

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$796

Typical

$963

High

$1,745

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$817

Typical

$988

High

$1,791

Vineland2 sources

Low

$773

Typical

$934

High

$1,694

Cost Comparison — Recessed Lighting Installation

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$3,053

High

$8,455

Newark3 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$3,437

High

$9,517

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$3,437

High

$9,517

Trenton3 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$3,150

High

$8,724

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$3,019

High

$8,359

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$3,098

High

$8,579

Vineland3 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$2,930

High

$8,114

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Electrical Panel Upgrade

Replacement of an outdated or undersized electrical panel with a new 200-amp or higher service panel to meet modern load requirements.

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Ceiling Fan Installation

Mounting and wiring a new ceiling fan with or without a light kit, including junction box upgrade if needed.

Cost data available

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Recessed Lighting Installation

Installation of recessed can or LED wafer lights in ceilings, including new circuit wiring, dimmer switch, and patching around housings.

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Smoke Detector Installation

Hard-wired installation of interconnected smoke detectors throughout the home to comply with current building codes.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation

Weatherproof GFCI outlet installation on exterior walls with in-use covers, compliant with NEC outdoor wiring requirements.

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Doorbell Installation

Wiring and installation of a wired doorbell system or video doorbell, including transformer sizing and chime mounting.

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Dedicated Circuit Installation

Running a new dedicated circuit from the panel to a high-draw appliance such as a refrigerator, microwave, or hot tub.

Cost data available

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Attic Fan Installation

Installation of a thermostatically controlled attic ventilation fan to reduce heat buildup and lower cooling costs.

Cost data available

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Electric Range Installation

Installation of a 240V/50A range circuit and 4-prong outlet for an electric or dual-fuel kitchen range.

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