Electricity Cost by State
The average US home paid 18.31 cents per kWh in July 2026. Rates range from 12.72¢ in Louisiana to 48.00¢ in Hawaii. Pick your state to see what you pay.
Formulas shown on this page · Last reviewed October 2026
Data as of July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, released September 24, 2026).
Electricity rates by state, July 2026
Click a column to sort, or a state name for its full page. Price is the residential average; kWh and bill columns are 2024 annual averages per home.
| Louisiana | 12.72 | −0.40¢ (−3%) | 1,202 | $141 |
| Nevada | 12.77 | +0.38¢ (+3.1%) | 930 | $139 |
| Utah | 13.12 | −0.33¢ (−2.5%) | 774 | $95 |
| North Dakota | 13.41 | +0.10¢ (+0.8%) | 1,029 | $118 |
| Tennessee | 13.71 | +0.50¢ (+3.8%) | 1,154 | $143 |
| Idaho | 13.73 | +1.45¢ (+11.8%) | 944 | $109 |
| Nebraska | 13.78 | +0.94¢ (+7.3%) | 956 | $110 |
| Kentucky | 13.81 | +0.68¢ (+5.2%) | 1,047 | $134 |
| Arkansas | 14.33 | +1.07¢ (+8.1%) | 1,048 | $129 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35 | +0.83¢ (+6.1%) | 1,079 | $132 |
| Wyoming | 14.36 | −0.28¢ (−1.9%) | 863 | $108 |
| Mississippi | 14.54 | +0.96¢ (+7.1%) | 1,156 | $155 |
| Washington | 14.71 | +1.26¢ (+9.4%) | 955 | $114 |
| Montana | 14.99 | +0.72¢ (+5%) | 852 | $108 |
| Florida | 15.03 | −0.08¢ (−0.5%) | 1,104 | $156 |
| North Carolina | 15.16 | +1.79¢ (+13.4%) | 1,015 | $144 |
| Kansas | 15.27 | +0.81¢ (+5.6%) | 876 | $124 |
| South Dakota | 15.37 | +0.85¢ (+5.9%) | 994 | $128 |
| Arizona | 15.38 | +0.04¢ (+0.3%) | 1,075 | $160 |
| South Carolina | 15.47 | +0.77¢ (+5.2%) | 1,050 | $150 |
| West Virginia | 15.78 | +0.35¢ (+2.3%) | 1,027 | $155 |
| Texas | 15.88 | +0.52¢ (+3.4%) | 1,096 | $164 |
| Oregon | 15.97 | +0.36¢ (+2.3%) | 882 | $130 |
| Iowa | 15.99 | +0.68¢ (+4.4%) | 832 | $112 |
| Missouri | 16.09 | +0.53¢ (+3.4%) | 1,001 | $129 |
| New Mexico | 16.09 | +0.29¢ (+1.8%) | 654 | $93 |
| Georgia | 16.27 | +0.71¢ (+4.6%) | 1,074 | $151 |
| Alabama | 16.40 | +0.47¢ (+3%) | 1,143 | $174 |
| Indiana | 16.73 | +0.55¢ (+3.4%) | 901 | $133 |
| Colorado | 17.00 | +1.01¢ (+6.3%) | 674 | $101 |
| Minnesota | 17.45 | +0.53¢ (+3.1%) | 712 | $110 |
| Virginia | 17.55 | +1.77¢ (+11.2%) | 1,032 | $149 |
| Delaware | 18.48 | +1.90¢ (+11.5%) | 911 | $151 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06 | +0.81¢ (+4.4%) | 645 | $111 |
| Illinois | 19.22 | +2.00¢ (+11.6%) | 693 | $110 |
| Ohio | 19.45 | +2.07¢ (+11.9%) | 846 | $135 |
| Maryland | 21.41 | +2.58¢ (+13.7%) | 929 | $166 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72 | +2.21¢ (+11.3%) | 817 | $145 |
| Michigan | 23.05 | +2.50¢ (+12.2%) | 618 | $119 |
| Vermont | 23.75 | +1.61¢ (+7.3%) | 574 | $126 |
| Connecticut | 24.16 | −3.44¢ (−12.5%) | 695 | $200 |
| New Jersey | 25.19 | −0.13¢ (−0.5%) | 662 | $128 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21 | +2.17¢ (+9.4%) | 639 | $113 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60 | +3.81¢ (+16.7%) | 619 | $145 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29 | +2.11¢ (+8.1%) | 567 | $162 |
| Alaska | 28.83 | +1.53¢ (+5.6%) | 578 | $144 |
| New York | 29.90 | +3.68¢ (+14%) | 571 | $140 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49 | +0.42¢ (+1.4%) | 570 | $167 |
| Maine | 32.41 | +4.43¢ (+15.8%) | 550 | $134 |
| California | 33.61 | +0.95¢ (+2.9%) | 503 | $161 |
| Hawaii | 48.00 | +8.64¢ (+22%) | 495 | $212 |
US average: 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026); 863 kWh and $142.26 per month in 2024.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Lowest rates: Louisiana (12.72¢), Nevada (12.77¢), Utah (13.12¢), North Dakota (13.41¢), Tennessee (13.71¢).
Highest rates: Hawaii (48.00¢), California (33.61¢), Maine (32.41¢), Massachusetts (30.49¢), New York (29.90¢).
Rates above are energy price only; your own bill also depends on how much you use. Homes in the lowest-price states often use more electricity (more air conditioning and electric heat), so a low rate does not always mean a low bill.
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How the bill is calculated
monthly cost = kWh used × (rate in cents ÷ 100)
900 kWh × $0.1831 ≈ $164.79
See what individual appliances cost with the electricity cost calculator.
Sources
- Prices: Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average price by state), July 2026 vs July 2025, released September 24, 2026.
- Usage and bills: Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 5A (2024 average monthly bill, residential), data for 2024, released October 7, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of electricity per kWh in the US?
The US average residential price was 18.31 cents per kWh in July 2026, up from 17.45 cents a year earlier (4.9% higher), according to the EIA.
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
Louisiana had the lowest residential rate in July 2026 at 12.72¢/kWh, followed by Nevada (12.77¢) and Utah (13.12¢). At 900 kWh a month, Louisiana costs $114 in energy charges versus $165 at the national average.
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
Hawaii at 48.00¢/kWh, about 3.8 times the price in Louisiana. On the mainland, California is highest at 33.61¢. Using 900 kWh would cost $302 a month in California versus $143 in Texas.
Are electricity prices going up?
In 45 of 51 areas (50 states and DC) the residential price was higher in July 2026 than in July 2025. Nationally the rate rose 0.86 cents per kWh, from 17.45¢ to 18.31¢.