Electrical Costs in New Jersey

Verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Electrical Cost Comparison — New Jersey

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New Jersey

Cost Comparison — Generator Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$2,109

Typical

$3,588

High

$7,933

Newark2 sources

Low

$2,374

Typical

$4,039

High

$8,929

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$2,374

Typical

$4,039

High

$8,929

Trenton2 sources

Low

$2,176

Typical

$3,703

High

$8,185

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$2,085

Typical

$3,548

High

$7,843

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$2,140

Typical

$3,641

High

$8,050

Vineland2 sources

Low

$2,024

Typical

$3,444

High

$7,613

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 — 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

$369

Typical

$523

High

$914

Newark2 sources

Low

$415

Typical

$589

High

$1,029

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$415

Typical

$589

High

$1,029

Trenton2 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$539

High

$943

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$365

Typical

$517

High

$904

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$374

Typical

$531

High

$927

Vineland2 sources

Low

$354

Typical

$502

High

$877

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 — Electrical Panel Upgrade

New Jersey3 sources

Low

$431

Typical

$655

High

$1,230

Newark3 sources

Low

$485

Typical

$737

High

$1,384

Jersey City3 sources

Low

$485

Typical

$737

High

$1,384

Trenton3 sources

Low

$445

Typical

$676

High

$1,269

Atlantic City3 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$648

High

$1,216

Ocean City3 sources

Low

$437

Typical

$665

High

$1,248

Vineland3 sources

Low

$414

Typical

$629

High

$1,180

Cost Comparison — Outlet Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$156

Typical

$250

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$281

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$281

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$161

Typical

$258

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$154

Typical

$247

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$158

Typical

$254

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$240

High

$405

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Fan Installation

New Jersey4 sources

Low

$187

Typical

$365

High

$647

Newark4 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$411

High

$728

Jersey City4 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$411

High

$728

Trenton4 sources

Low

$193

Typical

$377

High

$667

Atlantic City4 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$361

High

$639

Ocean City4 sources

Low

$189

Typical

$371

High

$656

Vineland4 sources

Low

$179

Typical

$351

High

$620

Cost Comparison — Recessed Lighting Installation

New Jersey2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$143

High

$422

Newark2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$161

High

$475

Jersey City2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$161

High

$475

Trenton2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$148

High

$435

Atlantic City2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$142

High

$417

Ocean City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$146

High

$428

Vineland2 sources

Low

$56

Typical

$138

High

$405

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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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Outlet Installation

Installation of new standard, USB, or 240-volt outlets, including running new wire from the panel to the desired location.

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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.

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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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Generator Installation

Installation of a standby or portable generator system with automatic transfer switch, natural gas or propane connection, and load management.

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Smoke Detector Installation

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

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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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Dedicated Circuit Installation

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

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Attic Fan Installation

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

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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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