Average Electric Bill per Month [2021]: National + by State

Last Updated: November 20, 2021

Report Highlights. The average monthly electric bill nationwide is $117.46.

The average residential retail price per kilowatt-hour (kW h) is $0.14 as of August 2021.
Residential retail prices increased by an average of 5.1% from August 2020 to August 2021.
The average residential retail price for all of 2020 was $0.13.
The average household consumed 893 kW h/month.
Consumer usage declined 2.3% from 2019 to 2020.

National Map: Average Monthly Electric Bill by State

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Nationwide Average Electricity Bill

The cost of electricity has increased, but household usage has declined, keeping monthly electricity bills stable.

The average U.S. household spends $1,409.52 on electricity each year.
The average price per kW h is $0.1315.
Households use an annual average 10,716 kW h (893 per month).
136.7 million American households are “on the grid” (electric company customers).

Average Electric Bill By Region

Climate or the average amount of daylight hours in a region may influence how consumers use electricity.

Among homes on the grid, 21.1% are in South Atlantic states.
Noncontiguous Pacific state pay the most for electricity per month and by kW h.
New England and Contiguous Pacific states also pay more for electricity than other regions.
Mountain have the lowest monthly electric bills.
West South Central states pay the least for electricity by kW h.
East South Central states consume the most electricity.

Average Household Electric Bill by State
Region	Monthly	Annual
New England	$132.71	$1,593
Middle Atlantic	$111.75	$1,341
East North Central	$105.18	$1,262
West North Central	$110.27	$1,323
South Atlantic	$127.28	$1,527
East South Central	$128.80	$1,546
West South Central	$126.14	$1,514
Mountain	$104.78	$1,257
Pacific, Contiguous	$111.97	$1,344
Pacific, Noncontiguous	$146.84	$1,762

Average Electricity Bill in New England

New England states include CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT.

The average monthly household electric bill is $132.71.
Electricity costs an average $1,592.52 annually.
$0.2125 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 625 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 7,500 per household.
4.7% of electric company customers live in New England states.

Average Electricity Bill in Middle Atlantic

Middle Atlantic states include NJ, NY, and PA.

The average monthly household electric bill is $111.75.
Electricity costs an average $1,341.00 annually.
$0.1593 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 701 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,412 per household.
11.9% of electric company customers live in Middle Atlantic states.

Average Electricity Bill in East North Central

East North Central states include IL, IN, MI, OH, and WI.

The average monthly household electric bill is $105.18.
Electricity costs an average $1,262.16 annually.
$0.1356 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 776 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 9,312 per household.
15.0% of electric company customers live in East North Central states.

Average Electricity Bill in West North Central

West North Central states include IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, and SD.

The average monthly household electric bill is $110.27.
Electricity costs an average $1,323.24 annually.
$0.1196 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 922 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,064 per household.
12.3% of electric company customers live in West North Central states.

Average Electricity Bill in South Atlantic

South Atlantic states include DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV, and the District of Columbia.

The average monthly household electric bill is $127.28.
Electricity costs an average $1,527.36 annually.
$0.1179 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,079 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,948 per household.
21.1% of electric company customers live in South Atlantic states.

Average Electricity Bill in East South Central

East South Central states include AL, KY, MS, and TN.

The average monthly household electric bill is $128.80.
Electricity costs an average $1,545.60 annually.
$0.1134 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,136 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,632 per household.
6.2% of electric company customers live in East South Central states.

Average Electricity Bill in West South Central

West South Central states include AR, LA, OK, and TX.

The average monthly household electric bill is $126.14.
Electricity costs an average $1,513.68 annually.
$0.1117 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,129 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,548 per household.
12.3% of electric company customers live in West South Central states.

Average Electricity Bill in Mountain

Mountain states include AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, and WY.

The average monthly household electric bill is $104.78.
Electricity costs an average $1,257.36 annually.
$0.1176 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 891 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,692 per household.
7.4% of electric company customers live in Mountain states.

Average Electricity Bill in Pacific, Contiguous

Contiguous Pacific states include CA, OR, and WA.

The average monthly household electric bill is $111.97.
Electricity costs an average $1,343.64 annually.
$0.1667 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 672 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,064 per household.
13.7% of electric company customers live in Pacific, Contiguous states.

Average Electricity Bill in Pacific, Noncontiguous

Noncontiguous Pacific states are AK and HI.

The average monthly household electric bill is $146.84.
Electricity costs an average $1,762.08 annually.
$0.2702 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 543 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,516 per household.
0.6% of electric company customers live in Pacific, Noncontiguous states.

Average Electric Bill By State

Average electric bills among states range between $80.24 to $162.66 per month.

Utah is the only state in which households spend less than $1,000 per year on electricity.
Hawaii’s average electric bill is the highest, 13.0% higher than the next-highest average (Alabama).
Hawaiians also pay the most for electricity by kW h, paying 33.3% more than people in the next-most expensive state (Connecticut).
Louisiana households consume the most electricity and pay the least per kW h.
10.1% of electricity-consuming households are in California.

Average Household Electric Bill by State
State	Monthly	Annual
Alabama	$143.95	$1,727
Alaska	$124.66	$1,496
Arizona	$136.70	$1,640
Arkansas	$110.33	$1,324
California	$116.94	$1,403
Colorado	$87.88	$1,055
Connecticut	$132.71	$1,593
Delaware	$117.09	$1,405
D.C.	$88.89	$1,067
Florida	$128.64	$1,544
Georgia	$129.92	$1,559
Hawaii	$162.66	$1,952
Idaho	$95.04	$1,140
Illinois	$93.98	$1,128
Indiana	$120.34	$1,444
Iowa	$107.78	$1,293
Kansas	$113.52	$1,362
Kentucky	$116.62	$1,399
Louisiana	$116.07	$1,393
Maine	$95.77	$1,494
Maryland	$124.50	$1,494
Massachusetts	$132.18	$1,586
Michigan	$109.86	$1,318
Minnesota	$102.11	$1,225
Mississippi	$128.08	$1,537
Missouri	$115.35	$1,384
Montana	$96.49	$1,158
Nebraska	$109.39	$1,313
Nevada	$110.36	$1,324
New Hampshire	$120.01	$1,440
New Jersey	$109.54	$1,314
New Mexico	$86.66	$1,040
New York	$110.47	$1,326
North Carolina	$118.44	$1,421
North Dakota	$113.26	$1,359
Ohio	$107.30	$1,288
Oklahoma	$109.07	$1,309
Oregon	$102.32	$1,228
Pennsylvania	$114.90	$1,379
Rhode Island	$130.75	$1,569
South Carolina	$138.16	$1,658
South Dakota	$121.77	$1,461
Tennessee	$125.70	1,508$
Texas	$132.59	$1,591
Utah	$80.24	$963
Vermont	$110.79	$1,329
Virginia	$131.72	$1,581
Washington	$95.72	$1,149
West Virginia	$124.09	$1,489
Wisconsin	$99.42	$1,193
Wyoming	$96.59	$1,159

Average Electricity Bill in Alabama

The average monthly household electric bill is $143.95.
Electricity costs an average $1,727.40 annually.
$0.1257 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,145 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,740 per household.
1.7% of electric company customers live in Alabama.

Average Electricity Bill in Alaska

The average monthly household electric bill is $124.66.
Electricity costs an average $1,495.92 annually.
$0.2257 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 552 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,624 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Alaska.

Average Electricity Bill in Arizona

The average monthly household electric bill is $136.70.
Electricity costs an average $1,640.40 annually.
$0.1227 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,114 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,368 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Arizona.

Average Electricity Bill in Arkansas

The average monthly household electric bill is $110.33.
Electricity costs an average $1,323.96 annually.
$0.1041 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,060 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,720 per household.
1.0% of electric company customers live in Arkansas.

Average Electricity Bill in California

The average monthly household electric bill is $116.94.
Electricity costs an average $1,403.28 annually.
$0.2045 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 572 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,864 per household.
% of electric company customers live in .

Average Electricity Bill in Colorado

The average monthly household electric bill is $87.88.
Electricity costs an average $1,054.56 annually.
$0.1236 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 711 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,532 per household.
1.8% of electric company customers live in Colorado.

Average Electricity Bill in Connecticut

The average monthly household electric bill is $132.71.
Electricity costs an average $1,592.52 annually.
$0.2271 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 711 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,532 per household.
1.1% of electric company customers live in Connecticut.

Average Electricity Bill in Delaware

The average monthly household electric bill is $117.09.
Electricity costs an average $1,405.08 annually.
$0.1256 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 932 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,184 per household.
0.3% of electric company customers live in Delaware.

Average Electricity Bill in District of Columbia

The average monthly household electric bill is $88.89.
Electricity costs an average $1,066.68 annually.
$0.1263 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 704 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,448 per household.
0.2% of electric company customers live in D.C.

Average Electricity Bill in Florida

The average monthly household electric bill is $128.64.
Electricity costs an average $1,543.68 annually.
$0.1127 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,142 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,704 per household.
7.1% of electric company customers live in Florida.

Average Electricity Bill in Georgia

The average monthly household electric bill is $129.92.
Electricity costs an average $1,559.04 annually.
$0.1202 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,081 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,972 per household.
3.3% of electric company customers live in Georgia.

Average Electricity Bill in Hawaii

The average monthly household electric bill is $162.66.
Electricity costs an average $1,951.92 annually.
$0.3028 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 537 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,444 per household.
0.3% of electric company customers live in Hawaii.

Average Electricity Bill in Idaho

The average monthly household electric bill is $95.04.
Electricity costs an average $1,140.48 annually.
$0.0995 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 955 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,460 per household.
0.6% of electric company customers live in Idaho.

Average Electricity Bill in Illinois

The average monthly household electric bill is $93.98.
Electricity costs an average $1,127.76 annually.
$0.1304 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 721 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,652 per household.
3.9% of electric company customers live in Illinois.

Average Electricity Bill in Indiana

The average monthly household electric bill is $120.34.
Electricity costs an average $1,444.08 annually.
$0.1283 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 938 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,256 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Indiana.

Average Electricity Bill in Iowa

The average monthly household electric bill is $107.78.
Electricity costs an average $1,293.36 annually.
$0.1246 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 865 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,380 per household.
1.0% of electric company customers live in Iowa.

Average Electricity Bill in Kansas

The average monthly household electric bill is $113.52.
Electricity costs an average $1,362.24 annually.
$0.1285 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 883 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,596 per household.
0.9% of electric company customers live in Kansas.

Average Electricity Bill in Kentucky

The average monthly household electric bill is $116.62.
Electricity costs an average $1,399.44 annually.
$0.1087 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,073 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,876 per household.
1.5% of electric company customers live in Kentucky.

Average Electricity Bill in Louisiana

The average monthly household electric bill is $116.07.
Electricity costs an average $1,392.84 annually.
$0.0967 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,201 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 14,412 per household.
1.5% of electric company customers live in Louisiana.

Average Electricity Bill in Maine

The average monthly household electric bill is $95.77.
Electricity costs an average $1,149.24 annually.
$0.1681 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 570 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,840 per household.
0.5% of electric company customers live in Maine.

Average Electricity Bill in Maryland

The average monthly household electric bill is $124.50.
Electricity costs an average $1,494.00 annually.
$0.1301 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 957 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,484 per household.
1.7% of electric company customers live in Maryland.

Average Electricity Bill in Massachusetts

The average monthly household electric bill is $132.18.
Electricity costs an average $1,586.16 annually.
$0.2197 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 602 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 7,224 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Massachusetts.

Average Electricity Bill in Michigan

The average monthly household electric bill is $109.86.
Electricity costs an average $1,318.32 annually.
$0.1626 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 676 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,112 per household.
3.2% of electric company customers live in Michigan.

Average Electricity Bill in Minnesota

The average monthly household electric bill is $102.11.
Electricity costs an average $1,225.32 annually.
$0.1317 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 774 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 9,288 per household.
1.8% of electric company customers live in Minnesota.

Average Electricity Bill in Mississippi

The average monthly household electric bill is $128.08.
Electricity costs an average $1,536.96 annually.
$0.1117 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,146 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,752 per household.
1.0% of electric company customers live in Mississippi.

Average Electricity Bill in Missouri

The average monthly household electric bill is $115.35.
Electricity costs an average $1,384.20 annually.
$0.1122 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,028 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,336 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Missouri.

Average Electricity Bill in Montana

The average monthly household electric bill is $96.49.
Electricity costs an average $1,157.88 annually.
$0.1124 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 858 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,296 per household.
0.4% of electric company customers live in Montana.

Average Electricity Bill in Nebraska

The average monthly household electric bill is $109.39.
Electricity costs an average $1,312.68 annually.
$0.1080 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,013 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,156 per household.
0.6% of electric company customers live in Nebraska.

Average Electricity Bill in Nevada

The average monthly household electric bill is $110.36.
Electricity costs an average $1,324.32 annually.
$0.1134 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 973 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,676 per household.
0.9% of electric company customers live in Nevada.

Average Electricity Bill in New Hampshire

The average monthly household electric bill is $120.01.
Electricity costs an average $1,440.12 annually.
$0.1904 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 630 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 7,560 per household.
0.5% of electric company customers live in New Hampshire.

Average Electricity Bill in New Jersey

The average monthly household electric bill is $109.54.
Electricity costs an average $1,314.48 annually.
$0.1603 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 683 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,196 per household.
2.6% of electric company customers live in New Jersey.

Average Electricity Bill in New Mexico

The average monthly household electric bill is $86.66.
Electricity costs an average $1,039.92 annually.
$0.1294 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 670 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,040 per household.
0.7% of electric company customers live in New Mexico.

Average Electricity Bill in New York

The average monthly household electric bill is $110.47.
Electricity costs an average $1,325.64 annually.
$0.1836 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 602 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 7,224 per household.
5.3% of electric company customers live in New York.

Average Electricity Bill in North Carolina

The average monthly household electric bill is $118.44.
Electricity costs an average $1,421.28 annually.
$0.1138 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,041 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,492 per household.
3.4% of electric company customers live in North Carolina.

Average Electricity Bill in North Dakota

The average monthly household electric bill is $113.26.
Electricity costs an average $1,359.12 annually.
$0.1044 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,085 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13.020 per household.
0.3% of electric company customers live in North Dakota.

Average Electricity Bill in Ohio

The average monthly household electric bill is $107.30.
Electricity costs an average $1,287.60 annually.
$0.1229 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 873 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,476 per household.
3.7% of electric company customers live in Ohio.

Average Electricity Bill in Oklahoma

The average monthly household electric bill is $109.07.
Electricity costs an average $1,308.84 annually.
$0.1012 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,078 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,936 per household.
1.3% of electric company customers live in Oklahoma.

Average Electricity Bill in Oregon

The average monthly household electric bill is $102.32.
Electricity costs an average $1,227.84 annually.
$0.1117 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 916 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,992 per household.
1.3% of electric company customers live in Oregon.

Average Electricity Bill in Pennsylvania

The average monthly household electric bill is $114,90.
Electricity costs an average $1,378.80 annually.
$0.1358 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 846 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,152 per household.
4.0% of electric company customers live in Pennsylvania.

Average Electricity Bill in Rhode Island

The average monthly household electric bill is $130.75.
Electricity costs an average $1,569.00 annually.
$0.2201 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 594 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 7,128 per household.
0.3% of electric company customers live in Rhode Island.

Average Electricity Bill in South Carolina

The average monthly household electric bill is $138.16.
Electricity costs an average $1,657.92 annually.
$0.1278 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,081 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,972 per household.
1.7% of electric company customers live in South Carolina.

Average Electricity Bill in South Dakota

The average monthly household electric bill is $121.77.
Electricity costs an average $1,461.24 annually.
$0.1175 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,037 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,444 per household.
0.3% of electric company customers live in South Dakota.

Average Electricity Bill in Tennessee

The average monthly household electric bill is $125.70.
Electricity costs an average $1,508.40 annually.
$0.1076 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,168 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 14,016 per household.
2.1% of electric company customers live in Tennessee.

Average Electricity Bill in Texas

The average monthly household electric bill is $132.59.
Electricity costs an average $1,591.08 annually.
$0.1171 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,132 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,584 per household.
8.4% of electric company customers live in Texas.

Average Electricity Bill in Utah

The average monthly household electric bill is $80.24.
Electricity costs an average $962.88 annually.
$0.1044 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 769 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 9,228 per household.
0.8% of electric company customers live in Utah.

Average Electricity Bill in Vermont

The average monthly household electric bill is $110.79.
Electricity costs an average $1,329.48 annually.
$0.1954 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 567 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 6,804 per household.
% of electric company customers live in Vermont.

Average Electricity Bill in Virginia

The average monthly household electric bill is $131.72.
Electricity costs an average $1,580.64 annually.
$0.1203 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,095 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 13,140 per household.
2.6% of electric company customers live in Virginia.

Average Electricity Bill in Washington

The average monthly household electric bill is $95.72.
Electricity costs an average $1,148.64 annually.
$0.0987 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 969 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 11,628 per household.
2.3% of electric company customers live in Washington.

Average Electricity Bill in West Virginia

The average monthly household electric bill is $124.09.
Electricity costs an average $1,489.08 annually.
$0.1180 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 1,051 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 12,612 per household.
0.6% of electric company customers live in West Virginia.

Average Electricity Bill in Wisconsin

The average monthly household electric bill is $99.42.
Electricity costs an average $1,193.04 annually.
$0.1432 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 694 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 8,328 per household.
2.0% of electric company customers live in Wisconsin.

Average Electricity Bill in Wyoming

The average monthly household electric bill is $96.59.
Electricity costs an average $1,159.08 annually.
$0.1111 is the price per kW h.
Households consume 869 kW h monthly.
Annual electricity consumption averages 10,428 per household.
0.2% of electric company customers live in Wyoming.

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