Last updated: October 9, 2026
An electricity bill depends on both the price per kilowatt-hour and how much electricity a household uses. Climate, home size, heating and cooling systems, fuel choices, household size, and the utility’s rate design all matter. A statewide average is a comparison point, not a forecast for a specific home.
Average residential electricity bill by state
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released final 2025 Form EIA-861 data on October 7, 2026. Its Average Bill 2025 workbook reports residential average monthly consumption, average price, and average monthly bill by state. The U.S. average bill was $150.68 per month, with average use of 874 kWh and an average price of 17.23 cents per kWh. See EIA’s annual EIA-861 data files and the 2025 detailed data archive.
| State | Avg. use (kWh/month) | Avg. price (¢/kWh) | Avg. bill/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,145 | 16.09 | $184.31 |
| Alaska | 564 | 26.11 | $147.18 |
| Arizona | 1,030 | 15.26 | $157.15 |
| Arkansas | 1,076 | 12.87 | $138.42 |
| California | 494 | 31.35 | $154.73 |
| Colorado | 658 | 15.69 | $103.30 |
| Connecticut | 704 | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| Delaware | 920 | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| District of Columbia | 639 | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Florida | 1,103 | 15.21 | $167.86 |
| Georgia | 1,077 | 14.74 | $158.70 |
| Hawaii | 515 | 40.40 | $207.89 |
| Idaho | 933 | 11.83 | $110.36 |
| Illinois | 716 | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| Indiana | 938 | 15.96 | $149.72 |
| Iowa | 861 | 13.62 | $117.30 |
| Kansas | 876 | 14.44 | $126.42 |
| Kentucky | 1,094 | 13.13 | $143.72 |
| Louisiana | 1,225 | 12.52 | $153.32 |
| Maine | 533 | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| Maryland | 944 | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Massachusetts | 596 | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Michigan | 635 | 20.03 | $127.17 |
| Minnesota | 743 | 15.83 | $117.67 |
| Mississippi | 1,184 | 14.03 | $166.05 |
| Missouri | 1,037 | 13.30 | $137.97 |
| Montana | 853 | 12.99 | $110.80 |
| Nebraska | 973 | 12.05 | $117.23 |
| Nevada | 868 | 13.26 | $115.07 |
| New Hampshire | 640 | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| New Jersey | 670 | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| New Mexico | 638 | 14.85 | $94.65 |
| New York | 586 | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| North Carolina | 1,044 | 14.00 | $146.14 |
| North Dakota | 1,070 | 11.82 | $126.40 |
| Ohio | 874 | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Oklahoma | 1,064 | 13.21 | $140.52 |
| Oregon | 866 | 15.46 | $133.89 |
| Pennsylvania | 839 | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Rhode Island | 562 | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| South Carolina | 1,066 | 15.12 | $161.21 |
| South Dakota | 984 | 13.32 | $131.10 |
| Tennessee | 1,180 | 13.22 | $156.03 |
| Texas | 1,110 | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Utah | 761 | 13.02 | $99.06 |
| Vermont | 591 | 22.79 | $134.78 |
| Virginia | 1,067 | 15.28 | $163.05 |
| Washington | 945 | 13.17 | $124.41 |
| West Virginia | 1,073 | 15.39 | $165.13 |
| Wisconsin | 667 | 18.08 | $120.60 |
| Wyoming | 835 | 13.37 | $111.59 |
What stands out: In EIA’s 2025 state data, Hawaii had the highest average monthly residential bill ($207.89), while New Mexico had the lowest ($94.65). That is a $113.24 difference, or about 2.20 times. These are statewide averages; they do not predict a household’s bill. Hawaii’s table also shows lower average monthly electricity use than many states, which is one reason price per kWh and total bill rankings are not the same.
How to read this: the average bill is not simply a state rate ranking. For example, a state with a higher price per kWh can have a lower average bill if average household use is lower. Your own bill also includes the utility’s billing structure and charges; compare your bill details and rate plan, not only the state average.
Why bills differ between states and homes
- Electricity use: Air conditioning, electric resistance heat, heat pumps, water heating, and large appliances can change consumption.
- Weather and season: A hot or cold month can move a household well above its annual average.
- House and household: Floor area, insulation, number of occupants, thermostat settings, and time spent at home affect use.
- Rate design: Utilities may have fixed charges, tiered prices, time-of-use rates, or seasonal schedules. The average cents/kWh in the EIA table is an aggregate, not necessarily the marginal price on your plan.
- Fuel mix: A home using natural gas for heat and water may consume less electricity than an otherwise similar all-electric home.
How to estimate your household bill
For a simple usage estimate, multiply the kWh shown on your utility bill by your plan’s applicable energy rate, then add fixed charges, delivery charges, taxes, and other line items shown by your provider. This is only a rough calculation because rate plans can apply different prices at different times or usage levels.
For a state-to-state comparison using annual EIA averages, enter your monthly electricity use below. The estimator applies the selected state’s 2025 average price per kWh; your utility’s rate plan and fees can produce a different bill.
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Find monthly kWh on your utility bill. The estimate is your entered use × the EIA 2025 state-average price per kWh.
State averages are a comparison point, not a utility quote. Your provider, rate plan, fixed charges, taxes, fees, weather, and time of use can change the actual bill. Source: EIA-861 2025 data.
- Find monthly kWh on recent bills and compare the same season year over year.
- Separate usage changes from price or fee changes by checking the bill’s line items.
- Check whether the account is on a fixed, variable, or time-of-use plan and when rate changes apply.
- Ask your utility whether it offers a budget plan, usage alerts, or an energy audit; check eligibility and terms directly.
When a bill suddenly rises
Compare kWh first. If use rose, check weather, HVAC runtime, water heating, new equipment, guests, or a change in billing-period length. If kWh stayed similar but the amount due rose, inspect the rate, fixed charges, taxes, and adjustments. For troubleshooting steps, see why an electric bill can suddenly increase. For current state electricity prices, see our July 2026 EIA rate table; current prices and annual average bills answer different questions.
Sources and update note
Source: U.S. EIA, final 2025 Form EIA-861 detailed data, released October 7, 2026; the state figures are from EIA’s Average Bill 2025 workbook. EIA describes Form EIA-861 as a census of U.S. electric utilities and publishes state-level sales, revenue, and customer data. The table rounds monthly use to the nearest kWh and prices/bills to two decimals. Updated October 9, 2026. These annual averages do not represent a specific utility plan or household bill; check your provider’s current rate schedule.
