Electricity Cost Per Month Calculator
U.S. residential EIA benchmark: 18.34¢/kWh ($0.1834) — June 2026 (Table 5.6.A)
The Electricity Cost Per Month Calculator provides monthly electric bill calculations for homes and apartments. It computes volumetric monthly energy cost and allows optional fixed fees and taxes to project estimated quarterly and annual bills.
U.S. residential EIA benchmark: 18.34¢/kWh — June 2026
This is a state/national macroeconomic benchmark from EIA Table 5.6.A, not a guaranteed residential tariff. Your actual electric bill can vary by utility, electricity plan, usage band, fixed customer charges, fees, taxes, riders, and other applicable charges.
Electricity Cost Per Month Calculator
Estimate monthly power expenses with pure volumetric energy charges and optional customer fee inputs.
Editable. Enter your volumetric supply + delivery rate per kWh from your electric bill.
Defaults to $0 for pure volumetric electricity cost. Enter your utility's monthly/annual account fee if estimating a full bill.
Defaults to $0. Enter any specific municipal utility taxes or regulatory rider amounts from your bill.
Assumes electricity usage, rate, and fixed charges remain unchanged.
Volumetric Electricity Cost Quick-Lookup Table (1 kWh to 1,500 kWh)
Volumetric energy costs calculated at the approved U.S. residential EIA benchmark of 18.34¢/kWh ($0.1834) (June 2026 Table 5.6.A) alongside low-cost and high-cost state rate comparisons:
| Energy (kWh) | US Benchmark (18.34¢) | Low-Rate State (11.0¢) | High-Rate State (31.7¢) | Common Household Load Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kWh | $0.37 (36.7¢) | $0.22 | $0.63 | 2 hours microwave oven / 40 min hair dryer |
| 6 kWh | $1.10 | $0.66 | $1.90 | 4 hours 1,500W space heater / 2 loads electric dryer |
| 23 kWh | $4.22 | $2.53 | $7.29 | Typical 1-day whole-home energy in spring/autumn |
| 30 kWh | $5.50 | $3.30 | $9.51 | Average US daily household electricity consumption |
| 50 kWh | $9.17 | $5.50 | $15.85 | Full charge for 50 kWh EV battery (~170 miles) |
| 55 kWh | $10.09 | $6.05 | $17.44 | Monthly electricity for refrigerator + LED lighting |
| 100 kWh | $18.34 | $11.00 | $31.70 | Compact studio flat monthly power (no HVAC) |
| 150 kWh | $27.51 | $16.50 | $47.55 | 1-person apartment: fridge, lights, TV, laptop |
| 185 kWh | $33.93 | $20.35 | $58.65 | 1-2 person apartment with occasional window AC |
| 300 kWh | $55.02 | $33.00 | $95.10 | 2-bedroom condo or small home non-summer |
| 350 kWh | $64.19 | $38.50 | $110.95 | Monthly electric water heater consumption (3-4 people) |
| 500 kWh | $91.70 | $55.00 | $158.50 | Small house / energy-efficient townhouse |
| 800 kWh | $146.72 | $88.00 | $253.60 | Standard 3-bedroom single-family home monthly bill |
| 1,000 kWh | $183.40 | $110.00 | $317.00 | Central AC cooling month or electric heat pump |
| 1,100 kWh | $201.74 | $121.00 | $348.70 | High summer AC load or large 4-person suburban home |
| 1,500 kWh | $275.10 | $165.00 | $475.50 | Large home, all-electric heating, pool pump + EV |
Monthly Electricity Cost & Estimated Bill Formulas
Calculate the volumetric energy cost by multiplying monthly kWh by the rate, and add any optional fixed monthly customer charges and local fees.
- Monthly Usage (kWh): Total monthly kilowatt-hour consumption.
- Electricity Rate ($/kWh): Volumetric rate per kWh ($0.1834/kWh EIA benchmark — June 2026).
- Fixed Customer Charge ($/mo): Optional monthly account fee from your utility (defaults to $0).
- Additional Fees / Taxes ($): Optional user-entered municipal taxes and regulatory surcharges.
Worked Example: 1,000 kWh Monthly Consumption
Calculating monthly electricity costs for a single-family home using 1,000 kWh at $0.1834/kWh (June 2026) with $0 optional fees:
Calculation Assumptions & Cost-Saving Strategies
- Assumes standard 30-day monthly billing period.
- Customer charges and taxes default to $0 and are editable user assumptions representing utility-specific rate structures.
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US State Electricity Benchmark Quick Reference (June 2026)
Official EIA Table 5.6.A residential average electricity benchmarks across major US states (June 2026):
Frequently Asked Questions: Electricity Cost Per Month Calculator
How much is 1,000 kWh of electricity per month in the US? +
At the EIA national benchmark rate of 18.34¢/kWh (June 2026), 1,000 kWh of volumetric power costs approximately $183.40 per month before utility-specific fixed charges and local taxes.
What is a typical monthly electricity bill for an apartment vs single family home? +
1-bedroom apartments typically use 300–500 kWh ($55–$95/mo), while average single-family homes use 800–1,200 kWh ($145–$230/mo).
Authoritative Data Sources & Technical Mappings
Sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector)). Period: June 2026 (Verified: 2026-06).
Appliance energy test standards (10 CFR Part 430), annual kWh baseline certifications, and ENERGY STAR verified product databases.
HVAC seasonal ratings (SEER2 / EER2 / HSPF2 per ASHRAE 90.1 / 90.2), water heating Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), and fluid pump affinity laws.
Nameplate electrical ratings (120V / 240V circuits), power supply unit (PSU) 80 Plus load curves, and component surge/operating wattages.
Independent Consumer Disclaimer
ElectricityBillCalc.com is an independent consumer estimation resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any public utility or governmental regulatory agency. Actual residential power bills vary based on utility rate schedules, local taxes, time-of-use peak multipliers, and seasonal tariff adjustments.