The average electric bill in the United States is $139.95 per month. Here are the average electricity bills for each state:
| State ↑ | Residential | Commercial | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $115.00 | $679.26 | $397.13 |
| Alaska | $198.10 | $1,201.93 | $700.02 |
| Arizona | $118.76 | $645.96 | $382.36 |
| Arkansas | $101.92 | $577.55 | $339.74 |
| California | $258.38 | $1,400.90 | $829.64 |
| Colorado | $122.52 | $670.78 | $396.65 |
| Connecticut | $223.50 | $1,194.65 | $709.07 |
| Delaware | $124.49 | $662.19 | $393.34 |
| Florida | $126.37 | $704.03 | $415.20 |
| Georgia | $116.88 | $659.27 | $388.07 |
| Hawaii | $361.98 | $2,317.48 | $1,339.73 |
| Idaho | $93.11 | $504.90 | $299.00 |
| Illinois | $120.73 | $632.64 | $376.68 |
| Indiana | $119.53 | $676.34 | $397.94 |
| Iowa | $108.33 | $594.72 | $351.53 |
| Kansas | $113.20 | $639.51 | $376.36 |
| Kentucky | $105.51 | $606.00 | $355.76 |
| Louisiana | $98.84 | $567.37 | $333.10 |
| Maine | $191.95 | $1,015.86 | $603.91 |
| Maryland | $135.86 | $747.26 | $441.56 |
| Massachusetts | $235.64 | $1,218.06 | $726.85 |
| Michigan | $147.32 | $780.36 | $463.84 |
| Minnesota | $125.43 | $693.19 | $409.31 |
| Mississippi | $109.27 | $619.32 | $364.29 |
| Missouri | $106.45 | $604.19 | $355.32 |
| Montana | $103.63 | $609.62 | $356.62 |
| Nebraska | $96.96 | $553.85 | $325.40 |
| Nevada | $115.94 | $652.62 | $384.28 |
| New Hampshire | $203.32 | $1,063.07 | $633.19 |
| New Jersey | $149.20 | $827.27 | $488.23 |
| New Mexico | $113.12 | $625.99 | $369.55 |
| New York | $195.71 | $1,042.90 | $619.30 |
| North Carolina | $112.18 | $632.64 | $372.41 |
| North Dakota | $87.30 | $434.68 | $260.99 |
| Ohio | $124.49 | $659.27 | $391.88 |
| Oklahoma | $100.72 | $558.79 | $329.75 |
| Oregon | $105.51 | $585.42 | $345.47 |
| Pennsylvania | $133.98 | $719.82 | $426.90 |
| Rhode Island | $217.60 | $1,136.93 | $677.27 |
| South Carolina | $118.76 | $673.42 | $396.09 |
| South Dakota | $99.78 | $572.10 | $335.94 |
| Tennessee | $104.57 | $606.00 | $355.28 |
| Texas | $120.73 | $540.62 | $330.67 |
| Utah | $97.90 | $531.54 | $314.72 |
| Vermont | $172.03 | $995.50 | $583.76 |
| Virginia | $117.82 | $645.96 | $381.89 |
| Washington | $90.29 | $552.04 | $321.16 |
| West Virginia | $110.21 | $625.99 | $368.10 |
| Wisconsin | $131.16 | $713.56 | $422.36 |
| Wyoming | $96.02 | $545.39 | $320.70 |
| U.S. Average | $139.95 | $711.67 | $405.81 |
Source: Electricity rates by state (April 2025) — average kWh rates for each state multiplied by the state’s average electricity usage/consumption
Lowest Electric Bills
While businesses typically have lower electric rates, homes have much lower electric bills than businesses on average simply because homes use/consume less electricity.
According to our data, here are the states with the lowest electric bills:
- North Dakota ($87.30/month)
- Washington ($90.29/month)
- Idaho ($93.11/month)
- Wyoming ($96.02/month)
- Nebraska ($96.96/month)
States with the highest electric bills include Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts.
How are Electric Bills Calculated?
The size of an electric bill is determined by taking the price paid per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for electricity and multiplying it by the amount of electricity a home or business uses. There may be additional fees/taxes added onto an electric bill but they should represent a very small fraction of the total.
The price electric companies charge per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity varies by state due to different energy sources, infrastructure, regulations, etc.