🇺🇸
United States Electricity Rates by State (2026 Directory)
Complete 50-State & District of Columbia Electricity Price Directory · EIA Reference Benchmarks
Residential electricity prices across the United States vary significantly from state to state, ranging from under 11¢ per kWh in states with abundant hydropower to over 40¢ per kWh in island and transmission-constrained coastal markets.
Select any state below to access its dedicated electricity calculator with state-specific residential and commercial reference rates, utility provider directories, and localized energy savings guides.
⚡ US National Benchmarks • 2026 EIA Reference Data
US National Average 18.34¢/kWh
Highest Rate State Hawaii (43.50¢)
Lowest Rate State North Dakota (10.50¢)
Covered Jurisdictions 51 States & DC
State Electricity Bill Calculators
10 High-Population States Active California CA
31.66¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Florida FL
14.50¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Georgia GA
14.20¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Illinois IL
16.00¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Michigan MI
19.50¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
New York NY
22.70¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
North Carolina NC
13.80¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Ohio OH
15.80¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Pennsylvania PA
17.80¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Texas TX
14.50¢/kWh
Calculate Bill →
Complete 50-State Electricity Price Benchmark Table
EIA Table 5.6.A| State | Code | Region | Residential Rate | Avg Monthly Bill | Avg Usage | Market Structure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | AL | South | 15.10¢/kWh | $178.78 | 1184 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Alaska | AK | West | 24.20¢/kWh | $140.36 | 580 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Arizona | AZ | West | 14.10¢/kWh | $147.35 | 1045 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Arkansas | AR | South | 12.70¢/kWh | $142.24 | 1120 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| California | CA | West | 31.66¢/kWh | $181.10 | 572 kWh | Hybrid / Partial Choice | Calculate → |
| Colorado | CO | West | 14.90¢/kWh | $106.54 | 715 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Connecticut | CT | Northeast | 29.10¢/kWh | $206.61 | 710 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| Delaware | DE | South | 15.80¢/kWh | $148.52 | 940 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| District of Columbia | DC | South | 16.20¢/kWh | $110.16 | 680 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| Florida | FL | South | 14.50¢/kWh | $176.59 | 1142 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Calculate → |
| Georgia | GA | South | 14.20¢/kWh | $175.53 | 1090 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Calculate → |
| Hawaii | HI | West | 43.50¢/kWh | $219.68 | 505 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Idaho | ID | West | 11.30¢/kWh | $110.74 | 980 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Illinois | IL | Midwest | 16.00¢/kWh | $130.20 | 720 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Calculate → |
| Indiana | IN | Midwest | 15.40¢/kWh | $150.92 | 980 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Iowa | IA | Midwest | 13.40¢/kWh | $119.26 | 890 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Kansas | KS | Midwest | 13.60¢/kWh | $124.44 | 915 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Kentucky | KY | South | 12.90¢/kWh | $143.19 | 1110 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Louisiana | LA | South | 11.80¢/kWh | $138.53 | 1174 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Maine | ME | Northeast | 26.40¢/kWh | $150.48 | 570 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| Maryland | MD | South | 16.90¢/kWh | $163.09 | 965 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| Massachusetts | MA | Northeast | 28.10¢/kWh | $165.79 | 590 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| Michigan | MI | Midwest | 19.50¢/kWh | $141.18 | 650 kWh | Hybrid / Partial Choice | Calculate → |
| Minnesota | MN | Midwest | 15.20¢/kWh | $115.52 | 760 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Mississippi | MS | South | 13.80¢/kWh | $166.98 | 1210 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Missouri | MO | Midwest | 13.20¢/kWh | $135.96 | 1030 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Montana | MT | West | 12.40¢/kWh | $106.64 | 860 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Nebraska | NE | Midwest | 12.10¢/kWh | $123.42 | 1020 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Nevada | NV | West | 16.30¢/kWh | $149.96 | 920 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| New Hampshire | NH | Northeast | 24.90¢/kWh | $156.87 | 630 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| New Jersey | NJ | Northeast | 19.80¢/kWh | $136.62 | 690 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| New Mexico | NM | West | 14.80¢/kWh | $96.20 | 650 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| New York | NY | Northeast | 22.70¢/kWh | $158.86 | 598 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Calculate → |
| North Carolina | NC | South | 13.80¢/kWh | $170.59 | 1072 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Calculate → |
| North Dakota | ND | Midwest | 10.50¢/kWh | $119.70 | 1140 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Ohio | OH | Midwest | 15.80¢/kWh | $140.94 | 892 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Calculate → |
| Oklahoma | OK | South | 12.80¢/kWh | $140.80 | 1100 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Oregon | OR | West | 12.50¢/kWh | $113.75 | 910 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Pennsylvania | PA | Northeast | 17.80¢/kWh | $160.02 | 840 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Calculate → |
| Rhode Island | RI | Northeast | 27.80¢/kWh | $164.02 | 590 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Benchmark |
| South Carolina | SC | South | 14.00¢/kWh | $156.80 | 1120 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| South Dakota | SD | Midwest | 12.80¢/kWh | $129.28 | 1010 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Tennessee | TN | South | 12.60¢/kWh | $149.94 | 1190 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Texas | TX | South | 14.50¢/kWh | $158.63 | 1094 kWh | Deregulated (Retail Choice) | Calculate → |
| Utah | UT | West | 11.90¢/kWh | $90.44 | 760 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Vermont | VT | Northeast | 21.50¢/kWh | $120.40 | 560 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Virginia | VA | South | 14.20¢/kWh | $156.20 | 1100 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Washington | WA | West | 11.20¢/kWh | $107.52 | 960 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| West Virginia | WV | South | 14.10¢/kWh | $152.28 | 1080 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Wisconsin | WI | Midwest | 16.80¢/kWh | $114.24 | 680 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
| Wyoming | WY | West | 12.30¢/kWh | $107.01 | 870 kWh | Regulated Monopoly | Benchmark |
Official Data Sources
US electricity data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Electric Power Monthly published tables and state public utility commissions where applicable. Reference rates represent published statewide residential averages.
Important Disclaimer
ElectricityBillcalc.com is an independent consumer estimation and educational resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) or any individual utility provider. Actual bills vary by seasonal tariffs, local delivery riders, and individual energy plans.