How it is calculated
- Price: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, residential average price in cents per kWh. The data month and release date are on our Rates by State page. Values are preliminary estimates.
- Rank: states sorted from highest to lowest price; 1 is the highest.
- Estimated bill: monthly kWh × price ÷ 100. Example: 900 kWh × 15.38¢ ÷ 100 = $138.42.
Limits
Statewide averages hide large differences between utilities, rate plans and seasons. Use this to compare states, then check your own bill. See how to read your electric bill and solar and net metering by state. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in my state?
Choose your state above. The lookup shows EIA's residential average price for the latest month on the site, the change from a year earlier, and how the state compares with the U.S. average. It is a statewide average, so your utility's rate can differ.
Is this my utility's rate?
No. EIA divides total residential revenue by kWh sold across every utility in the state, so the figure includes fixed monthly charges and is not a tariff rate. Your bill and your utility's rate schedule are the authoritative sources.
How is the estimated bill calculated?
Monthly kWh × the state's average price in cents ÷ 100. It is a rough guide: taxes, seasonal rates, tiers and time-of-use pricing are not modeled.