Texas Electricity Cost Calculator
Estimate what an appliance costs per month in Texas. The rate is preloaded with the 2024 EIA average residential price of 14.94 cents per kWh. Change it to match your own bill.
Texas electricity rates and bills (2024)
The average Texas household paid 14.94 cents per kWh, which is 9% below the U.S. average of 16.48. It ranked number 24 out of 51 (50 states plus DC) from highest price. Customers used 1,096 kWh a month and paid $163.72, against 863 kWh and $142.26 nationally. In Texas, cooling and heat-pump households use a lot of electricity in long summers. Source: EIA Table 5A, 2024 Average Monthly Bill, Residential.
Much of Texas has retail electricity choice, so you pick a retail provider and plan, and the energy rate on a plan is only part of the price because delivery charges are added. Areas served by municipal utilities and co-ops often do not have that choice. The state's comparison site is Power to Choose (powertochoose.org).
How to calculate
Formula: monthly kWh = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours per day × days per month. Cost = monthly kWh × rate.
Worked example: 1,000 watts, 5 hours per day, 30 days, at the Texas average of $0.1494 per kWh. Monthly use = 150 kWh, monthly cost = $22.41. At the U.S. average the same use costs $24.72.
What common appliances cost per month in Texas
| Appliance | Texas avg rate | U.S. avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Space heater (1,500 W, 5 h/day) | $33.62 | $37.08 |
| Window air conditioner (1,000 W, 8 h/day) | $35.86 | $39.55 |
| Ceiling fan (75 W, 8 h/day) | $2.69 | $2.97 |
| Electric dryer (3,000 W, 1 h/day) | $13.45 | $14.83 |
| Dishwasher (1,800 W, 1 h/day) | $8.07 | $8.90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Texas?
The 2024 EIA average residential price in Texas was 14.94 cents per kWh. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
What is the average electric bill in Texas?
$163.72 per month in 2024, based on 1,096 kWh of average monthly use.
Is electricity in Texas cheaper than the national average?
Yes, the price is 9% below the U.S. average of 16.48 cents per kWh. The bill is above the national average of $142.26 because Texas households use more electricity.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
These are statewide averages. Delivery charges, fixed fees, plan type, season and your own appliances change the real number, so check your bill.