Official EIA data · August 2026 · U.S. avg 18.16¢/kWh
What does electricity really cost you?
Price per kWh by state
Full ranking AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY
¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2
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Cost to run…
At the U.S. average rate, example use
~$65/mo Space heater
~$110/mo Central air conditioner
~$32/mo Window air conditioner
~$9/mo Refrigerator
~$9/mo Chest or upright freezer
~$12/mo Electric clothes dryer
~$41/mo Electric water heater
~$64/mo Electric car
~$65/mo Pool pump
~$30/mo Hot tub
~$29/mo Dehumidifier
~$3/mo TV
~$2/mo Ceiling fan
~$1/mo Light bulbs
~$2/mo Microwave
~$4/mo Electric oven
~$4/mo Dishwasher
~$2/mo Washing machine
~$4/mo Mini fridge
~$26/mo Mini-split heat pump
~$2/mo Christmas lights
~$3/mo Game console (PS5, Xbox)
~$1/mo Electric kettle
~$1/mo Hair dryer
~$5/mo Desktop computer
Most and least expensive
Average residential price per kWh, August 2026.
Where the numbers come from
- State electricity rates. EIA Electric Power Monthly, refreshed when each new month is released.
- Bills and usage by state. EIA annual electric sales and revenue data.
- What appliances really use. EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey, by region.
- The formulas. U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Saver.