Average electric bill by state
Average monthly bills range from $99.89 in New Mexico to $227.70 in Hawaii. Each figure is a state's residential electricity revenue divided by its residential customers, averaged over the 12 months Sep 2025–Aug 2026, so seasonal highs and lows are both included.[eia861m]
| State | Bill/mo | kWh/mo | ¢/kWh | Aug 2026 bill | Bill vs Sep 2024–Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hawaii | $227.70 | 514 | 44.27¢ | $269.05 | +9.6% |
| 2. Maryland | $202.30 | 955 | 21.18¢ | $233.47 | +15.4% |
| 3. Connecticut | $192.61 | 703 | 27.42¢ | $204.35 | −8.4% |
| 4. Alabama | $187.39 | 1,140 | 16.44¢ | $253.96 | +3.7% |
| 5. Massachusetts | $183.15 | 603 | 30.39¢ | $235.80 | +2.6% |
| 6. Texas | $178.09 | 1,114 | 15.98¢ | $265.58 | +5.6% |
| 7. Virginia | $177.46 | 1,066 | 16.64¢ | $219.74 | +12.7% |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $174.48 | 836 | 20.86¢ | $198.28 | +13.5% |
| 9. Mississippi | $173.85 | 1,170 | 14.85¢ | $238.78 | +7.2% |
| 10. New Hampshire | $173.23 | 643 | 26.95¢ | $201.82 | +15.8% |
| 11. Florida | $168.99 | 1,097 | 15.41¢ | $217.28 | +2.3% |
| 12. South Carolina | $168.68 | 1,070 | 15.77¢ | $226.29 | +5.9% |
| 13. New York | $167.67 | 586 | 28.60¢ | $212.44 | +11.7% |
| 14. Delaware | $166.73 | 927 | 17.98¢ | $209.57 | +7.8% |
| 15. West Virginia | $163.96 | 1,056 | 15.53¢ | $174.42 | +0.5% |
| 16. Georgia | $163.92 | 1,080 | 15.17¢ | $233.87 | +4.8% |
| 17. California | $163.90 | 507 | 32.34¢ | $234.85 | +5.3% |
| 18. Rhode Island | $162.56 | 552 | 29.44¢ | $176.03 | −1.6% |
| 19. Arizona | $162.13 | 1,054 | 15.39¢ | $269.26 | +1.7% |
| 20. Tennessee | $161.34 | 1,186 | 13.61¢ | $205.56 | +4.8% |
| 21. New Jersey | $160.11 | 674 | 23.74¢ | $236.26 | +13.3% |
| 22. Ohio | $159.18 | 864 | 18.41¢ | $199.46 | +11.3% |
| 23. Alaska | $158.46 | 588 | 26.94¢ | $139.22 | +9.8% |
| 24. Louisiana | $157.66 | 1,211 | 13.02¢ | $226.86 | +4.2% |
| 25. Indiana | $157.02 | 929 | 16.90¢ | $188.99 | +9.0% |
| 26. Maine | $156.19 | 528 | 29.60¢ | $157.13 | +8.0% |
| 27. District of Columbia | $155.44 | 635 | 24.48¢ | $205.51 | +18.5% |
| 28. North Carolina | $154.46 | 1,044 | 14.79¢ | $195.84 | +6.2% |
| 29. Kentucky | $153.54 | 1,101 | 13.94¢ | $188.17 | +9.2% |
| 30. Oklahoma | $148.51 | 1,076 | 13.81¢ | $251.28 | +7.3% |
| 31. Missouri | $145.09 | 1,039 | 13.97¢ | $215.88 | +7.7% |
| 32. Arkansas | $143.23 | 1,056 | 13.57¢ | $217.04 | +5.7% |
| 33. Vermont | $141.04 | 590 | 23.90¢ | $142.06 | +7.6% |
| 34. South Dakota | $140.28 | 983 | 14.28¢ | $160.09 | +6.9% |
| 35. Kansas | $134.25 | 887 | 15.13¢ | $203.63 | +7.2% |
| 36. Michigan | $134.17 | 631 | 21.28¢ | $172.39 | +7.8% |
| 37. North Dakota | $132.83 | 1,076 | 12.35¢ | $130.29 | +7.9% |
| 38. Illinois | $131.83 | 697 | 18.91¢ | $171.18 | +8.9% |
| 39. Washington | $131.66 | 927 | 14.20¢ | $119.88 | +8.9% |
| 40. Oregon | $130.98 | 843 | 15.53¢ | $134.77 | −2.0% |
| 41. Wisconsin | $124.94 | 665 | 18.79¢ | $147.68 | +6.5% |
| 42. Nevada | $122.17 | 908 | 13.45¢ | $207.45 | +0.8% |
| 43. Nebraska | $121.96 | 957 | 12.74¢ | $154.91 | +5.7% |
| 44. Minnesota | $121.32 | 745 | 16.28¢ | $145.27 | +5.0% |
| 45. Iowa | $120.48 | 848 | 14.20¢ | $148.72 | +3.7% |
| 46. Idaho | $115.78 | 907 | 12.77¢ | $137.11 | +5.2% |
| 47. Montana | $115.15 | 826 | 13.94¢ | $122.11 | +5.9% |
| 48. Wyoming | $114.50 | 817 | 14.01¢ | $118.52 | +3.3% |
| 49. Colorado | $112.79 | 679 | 16.61¢ | $167.04 | +9.7% |
| 50. Utah | $104.09 | 785 | 13.26¢ | $163.76 | +5.6% |
| 51. New Mexico | $99.89 | 653 | 15.31¢ | $162.31 | +5.8% |
Average kWh usage per month
A U.S. home used 875 kWh a month on average over Sep 2025–Aug 2026. Usage is highest in Louisiana (1,211 kWh), Tennessee (1,186) and Mississippi (1,170), where air conditioning and electric heating are common, and lowest in California (507 kWh) and Hawaii (514).[eia861m] Usage explains why the bill ranking differs from the electricity rates by state ranking.
Average electric bill per month through the year
Bills peak in summer: the U.S. average was $212.45 in Jul '26 and $124.46 in Nov '25 over the last year of data.[eia861m] A single summer bill therefore overstates your yearly cost and a spring bill understates it; add 12 months of bills, or use the 12-month averages in the table, to budget.
Bills in the largest states
| State | 12-mo avg bill | Aug 2026 bill | Aug 2026 kWh | 12-mo kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $163.90 | $234.85 | 789 | 507 |
| Texas | $178.09 | $265.58 | 1,670 | 1,114 |
| Florida | $168.99 | $217.28 | 1,449 | 1,097 |
| New York | $167.67 | $212.44 | 742 | 586 |
| Pennsylvania | $174.48 | $198.28 | 911 | 836 |
| Georgia | $163.92 | $233.87 | 1,471 | 1,080 |
| Arizona | $162.13 | $269.26 | 1,789 | 1,054 |
| Washington | $131.66 | $119.88 | 819 | 927 |
A Texas home used 1,114 kWh a month against 507 in California, yet paid $178.09 against $163.90, because the Texas rate (15.98¢) is about half the California rate (32.34¢). In Texas most customers choose a retail plan; the best electricity rates in Texas page explains how to compare plans at your own usage.
State pages break the bill down by utility and month: average electric bill in California, Florida, New York, Georgia and Arizona.
Why is my electric bill so high?
When a bill jumps, the cause is almost always one of these, and the bill itself shows which:
- More kWh. Compare this month's kWh with the same month last year (many bills print a 13-month usage chart). Heat waves and cold snaps raise use for cooling, heat pumps and electric resistance heat.
- A higher rate. Divide the total by the kWh. If the all-in price rose, check for a new supply rate, an expired fixed-rate contract or a rate case. State averages are in the table above.
- A long billing period. 33 days costs more than 28 at the same daily use.
- An estimated read. An "E" or "estimated" mark means the next actual read will correct it.
To find which appliance drives the usage, the kWh calculator turns watts and hours into kWh and dollars. The average utilities cost per month overview adds the natural gas bill to the electric bill for each state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electric bill per month?
$157.84 in the U.S. over Sep 2025–Aug 2026 (EIA). In August 2026 it was $209.23.
Which state has the highest electric bills?
Hawaii ($227.70 a month), then Maryland ($202.30) and Connecticut ($192.61).
How many kWh does an average home use a month?
875 kWh in the U.S., from about 507 in California to 1,211 in Louisiana.
Is a $200 electric bill high?
It is above the U.S. 12-month average of $157.84 but below typical summer bills in hot states. Compare it with your state's average in the table.
Where do these numbers come from?
EIA Form 861M: monthly revenue, kWh sales and customer counts reported by utilities and retail suppliers in every state.