State ranking · 2024
Average electricity bill by state
Every state and DC ranked by average monthly residential electricity revenue per customer, calculated from the latest EIA filings.
- $142
- US average monthly bill
- $212
- Highest · Hawaii
- $93
- Lowest · New Mexico
The verdict
Hawaii has the highest average residential electricity bill at $212 per month, while New Mexico is lowest at $93. The statewide average is $142.
- $212
- highest · Hawaii
- $142
- US weighted average
- $93
- lowest · New Mexico
Annual residential revenue ÷ residential customers ÷ 12, using EIA 2024 data.
An average electricity bill is different from an electricity rate. The rate tells you what one kilowatt-hour costs; the bill also reflects how many kilowatt-hours a typical household uses. This ranking calculates each state’s average monthly residential electricity revenue per reported customer from the latest annual EIA Form 861 release. It is a comparable statewide benchmark, not an estimate of an individual household's utility bill.
Highest average monthly electricity bills (2024)
Annual residential revenue per reported customer, divided by 12.
- Hawaii
Hawaii
212 $/month
- Connecticut
Connecticut
200 $/month
- Alabama
Alabama
174 $/month
- Massachusetts
Massachusetts
167 $/month
- Maryland
Maryland
166 $/month
- Texas
Texas
164 $/month
- Rhode Island
Rhode Island
162 $/month
- California
California
161 $/month
- Arizona
Arizona
160 $/month
- Florida
Florida
156 $/month
- Mississippi
Mississippi
155 $/month
- West Virginia
West Virginia
155 $/month
- Georgia
Georgia
151 $/month
- Delaware
Delaware
151 $/month
- South Carolina
South Carolina
150 $/month
| Rank | State | Average monthly bill | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $212 | 446,512 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $200 | 1,552,746 |
| 3 | Alabama | $174 | 2,398,172 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $167 | 2,924,535 |
| 5 | Maryland | $166 | 2,451,753 |
| 6 | Texas | $164 | 12,547,863 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $162 | 457,383 |
| 8 | California | $161 | 14,217,180 |
| 9 | Arizona | $160 | 3,134,733 |
| 10 | Florida | $156 | 10,443,373 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $155 | 1,340,459 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $155 | 866,456 |
| 13 | Georgia | $151 | 4,815,501 |
| 14 | Delaware | $151 | 473,508 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $150 | 2,581,882 |
| 16 | Virginia | $149 | 3,654,481 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $145 | 5,534,580 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $145 | 652,608 |
| 19 | Alaska | $144 | 298,397 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $143 | 5,067,762 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $143 | 3,166,103 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $141 | 2,147,745 |
| 23 | New York | $140 | 7,420,214 |
| 24 | Nevada | $139 | 1,311,755 |
| 25 | Ohio | $135 | 5,142,108 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $134 | 2,077,215 |
| 27 | Maine | $134 | 742,549 |
| 28 | Indiana | $133 | 3,056,216 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $132 | 1,878,818 |
| 30 | Oregon | $130 | 1,868,012 |
| 31 | Missouri | $129 | 2,933,914 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $129 | 1,476,944 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $128 | 3,735,638 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $128 | 433,548 |
| 35 | Vermont | $126 | 323,960 |
| 36 | Kansas | $124 | 1,317,095 |
| 37 | Michigan | $119 | 4,516,367 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $118 | 397,839 |
| 39 | Washington | $114 | 3,368,978 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $113 | 318,780 |
| 41 | Iowa | $112 | 1,448,818 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $111 | 2,843,874 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $110 | 905,415 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $110 | 2,581,180 |
| 45 | Illinois | $110 | 5,392,477 |
| 46 | Idaho | $109 | 868,141 |
| 47 | Montana | $108 | 557,432 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $108 | 286,475 |
| 49 | Colorado | $101 | 2,557,732 |
| 50 | Utah | $95 | 1,272,861 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $93 | 936,098 |
How to use this ranking
Compare this ranking with the state electricity-rate table before drawing conclusions. A high bill can come from a high rate, high household use, or both. States with hot summers, cold electric-heated winters, larger homes, or energy-intensive housing patterns can have a high average bill even when their rate is not the highest. Conversely, a low rate does not guarantee a low bill if households use more electricity.
What this does not measure
The EIA figures are statewide averages across residential customers. They do not separate utility territories, fixed fees, solar credits, time-of-use plans, household size, or income-based assistance. Use the electricity cost calculator with your own monthly kWh use for a more personal estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What does this average electricity bill measure?
It divides each state’s annual residential electricity revenue reported to the EIA by its reported residential customers, then divides by 12. It is a statewide average revenue per customer per month, not a quote for any one household.
Why can a state with a low electricity rate still have a high average bill?
A bill reflects both the rate per kilowatt-hour and how much electricity households use. Climate, home size, electric heating, air conditioning, and local building efficiency can change consumption enough to outweigh a low rate.
Will my bill match the state average?
Usually not exactly. Your utility, tariff, household size, weather, and usage determine the bill. Use this ranking as a statewide benchmark, then estimate your own cost with your monthly kWh usage.
Put the benchmark to work
Use the state average to frame a question, then compare your own usage and tariff.
- Compare every state’s residential, commercial, and industrial rate. All state rates
- Estimate a bill from your own monthly electricity use. Cost calculator
- See where residential electricity costs least. Cheapest states
State averages are a benchmark, not a quote from your utility.
Every figure on RateWatt is rendered directly from official U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, no number is typed in by an editor. This ranking divides EIA annual residential revenue by reported residential customers and 12 months. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-05-15.