Electricity Rates by State
Average residential electricity price, monthly use and monthly bill for all 50 states and DC (EIA, 2024). Pick your state to fill in the average rate, then adjust it to match your own bill.
Electricity price by state, 2024
The national average residential price was 16.48 cents per kWh, and the average household used 863 kWh and paid $142.26 per month. Prices ranged from 11.51 cents in North Dakota to 42.86 cents in Hawaii, a gap of about 3.7 times.
| Rank | State | Price (cents/kWh) | Use (kWh/month) | Bill ($/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 42.86 | 495 | $212.12 |
| 2 | California | 31.97 | 503 | $160.86 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 29.35 | 570 | $167.20 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 28.75 | 695 | $199.66 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 28.65 | 567 | $162.40 |
| 6 | Alaska | 24.82 | 578 | $143.54 |
| 7 | New York | 24.43 | 571 | $139.53 |
| 8 | Maine | 24.29 | 550 | $133.60 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 23.40 | 619 | $144.87 |
| 10 | Vermont | 21.90 | 574 | $125.66 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 19.34 | 662 | $128.13 |
| 12 | Michigan | 19.30 | 618 | $119.31 |
| 13 | Maryland | 17.86 | 929 | $165.87 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 17.77 | 817 | $145.17 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 17.71 | 639 | $113.23 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 17.18 | 645 | $110.87 |
| 17 | Delaware | 16.57 | 911 | $150.87 |
| 18 | Ohio | 15.99 | 846 | $135.16 |
| 19 | Illinois | 15.87 | 693 | $109.99 |
| 20 | Minnesota | 15.45 | 712 | $110.06 |
| 21 | Alabama | 15.18 | 1,143 | $173.50 |
| 22 | West Virginia | 15.07 | 1,027 | $154.76 |
| 23 | Nevada | 15.00 | 930 | $139.39 |
| 24 | Texas | 14.94 | 1,096 | $163.72 |
| 25 | Colorado | 14.92 | 674 | $100.57 |
| 26 | Arizona | 14.91 | 1,075 | $160.24 |
| 27 | Indiana | 14.77 | 901 | $133.06 |
| 28 | Oregon | 14.70 | 882 | $129.62 |
| 29 | Virginia | 14.41 | 1,032 | $148.77 |
| 30 | South Carolina | 14.23 | 1,050 | $149.51 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 14.20 | 654 | $92.88 |
| 32 | Kansas | 14.15 | 876 | $123.90 |
| 33 | Florida | 14.14 | 1,104 | $156.09 |
| 34 | North Carolina | 14.13 | 1,015 | $143.50 |
| 35 | Georgia | 14.08 | 1,074 | $151.25 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.40 | 832 | $111.54 |
| 37 | Mississippi | 13.39 | 1,156 | $154.83 |
| 38 | Missouri | 12.91 | 1,001 | $129.18 |
| 39 | South Dakota | 12.86 | 994 | $127.81 |
| 40 | Kentucky | 12.79 | 1,047 | $133.81 |
| 41 | Montana | 12.66 | 852 | $107.91 |
| 42 | Wyoming | 12.47 | 863 | $107.65 |
| 43 | Tennessee | 12.42 | 1,154 | $143.32 |
| 44 | Arkansas | 12.32 | 1,048 | $129.13 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | 12.24 | 1,079 | $132.05 |
| 46 | Utah | 12.22 | 774 | $94.57 |
| 47 | Washington | 11.90 | 955 | $113.68 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 11.73 | 1,202 | $140.96 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 11.53 | 956 | $110.28 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.52 | 944 | $108.73 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.51 | 1,029 | $118.38 |
| U.S. average | 16.48 | 863 | $142.26 |
How to use the calculator
Formula: monthly bill = monthly kWh × rate + fixed fee.
Worked example: the U.S. average, 863 kWh at $0.1648 per kWh, gives $142.22 in energy cost, close to EIA's $142.26 average bill. Choose your state in the menu to load its average rate and use, then replace them with the numbers from your own bill.
Why electricity prices differ so much
Four things drive most of the difference. Fuel and generation mix matters, since states with cheap hydropower or natural gas pay less than island states that burn imported fuel. Delivery cost matters, because poles, wires and storm hardening are paid for through your rate, and dense or wildfire-prone areas spend more. State regulation matters, including taxes, fees and clean-energy programs added to the price. Finally, climate changes how much you use, which is why a cheap-rate state in the South can still produce a large bill in summer.
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Frequently asked questions
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
North Dakota had the lowest average residential price in 2024 at 11.51 cents per kWh, followed closely by Idaho (11.52) and Nebraska (11.53). The state with the lowest average monthly bill was New Mexico at $92.88, because the bill depends on both price and use.
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
Hawaii at 42.86 cents per kWh, then California (31.97), Massachusetts (29.35) and Connecticut (28.75). Hawaii also had the highest average bill, $212.12 per month.
Why is a state with a low rate sometimes more expensive per month?
Bills are price times use. Alabama has an average price near the national figure but customers there used 1,143 kWh a month, so the average bill was $173.50, while California customers used only 503 kWh at a much higher price and paid $160.86.
Can I use these numbers instead of my own rate?
Use them as a starting point. These are statewide averages. Your utility, your plan and your season can put you well above or below them, so your bill is the best source for your own rate.
How do I find my own rate per kWh?
Divide the energy charge on your bill by the kWh you used. For a rough all-in figure, divide the total bill by total kWh, which includes delivery charges and fees.
How current is this data?
The table is the EIA 2024 annual average, the latest full-year state table. Monthly EIA data shows prices have kept rising since, so a current bill is likely higher than these figures.