Electricity Prices by State

Residential electric meter with U.S. map and utility bill representing electricity prices by state

Compare average residential electricity prices across all 50 states and the District of Columbia using the latest monthly state data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Select a state to estimate the electricity portion of a monthly bill at your chosen usage level.

Residential rate—cents per kWh
Estimated energy charge—for selected kWh
Year-over-year change—vs. July 2025
Compared with U.S. average—U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh

Residential Electricity Prices by State — July 2026

State July 2026 July 2025 Change 900 kWh Estimate

The bill estimate multiplies energy use by the statewide average price and does not separately model fixed charges, taxes, time-of-use rates, customer-specific tariffs, or local utility differences.

How to Read the Data

State averages are useful for broad comparisons, but your actual rate may be above or below the statewide number. Electricity prices also change by month, utility, rate plan, and usage tier. Use your own utility bill whenever you need a household-specific calculation.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, Table 5.6.A. Data are preliminary for July 2026 and were released September 24, 2026. View the EIA table.