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Is your electric bill normal?
Enter the numbers from your bill. See how your usage compares with similar homes in your state, and whether you pay more per kWh than your neighbors.
- Compared with homes of the same size, household size and climate
- Adjusted for the season, so a July bill is judged against other Julys
- Built on federal energy data, updated monthly
What is a normal electric bill?
The average U.S. household paid about $158 a month for electricity over the 12 months to August 2026, using 875 kWh at 18.0¢ per kWh, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data. But "normal" depends on where you live, the size of your home, how many people live there and the time of year. Using 1,500 kWh in July is typical for a mid-size Texas home and above typical for the same home in California.
A bill is high for one of two reasons: you used more kWh than similar homes, or you paid more per kWh than the local average. The check above separates the two.
How many kWh per month is normal? · Average apartment electric bill · Average bill for one person
Average electric bill by state
Residential customers, 12 months to August 2026. Source: EIA.
| State | Rate | Avg use / mo | Avg bill / mo | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | 1,139 kWh | $187 | +3.9% |
| Alaska | 26.9¢ | 588 kWh | $158 | +5.0% |
| Arizona | 15.4¢ | 1,054 kWh | $162 | +1.7% |
| Arkansas | 13.6¢ | 1,055 kWh | $143 | +7.2% |
| California | 32.3¢ | 507 kWh | $164 | +3.7% |
| Colorado | 16.6¢ | 679 kWh | $113 | +7.9% |
| Connecticut | 27.4¢ | 702 kWh | $193 | -9.0% |
| Delaware | 18.0¢ | 927 kWh | $167 | +6.1% |
| District of Columbia | 24.5¢ | 635 kWh | $155 | +19.8% |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | 1,097 kWh | $169 | +4.4% |
| Georgia | 15.2¢ | 1,080 kWh | $164 | +4.4% |
| Hawaii | 44.3¢ | 514 kWh | $228 | +8.8% |
| Idaho | 12.8¢ | 906 kWh | $116 | +9.8% |
| Illinois | 18.9¢ | 697 kWh | $132 | +10.6% |
| Indiana | 16.9¢ | 929 kWh | $157 | +8.8% |
| Iowa | 14.2¢ | 848 kWh | $120 | +4.9% |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | 886 kWh | $134 | +5.9% |
| Kentucky | 13.9¢ | 1,102 kWh | $154 | +6.8% |
| Louisiana | 13.0¢ | 1,211 kWh | $158 | +5.3% |
| Maine | 29.6¢ | 528 kWh | $156 | +9.7% |
| Maryland | 21.2¢ | 955 kWh | $202 | +12.7% |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ | 602 kWh | $183 | +0.8% |
| Michigan | 21.3¢ | 630 kWh | $134 | +8.0% |
| Minnesota | 16.3¢ | 745 kWh | $121 | +4.2% |
| Mississippi | 14.8¢ | 1,170 kWh | $174 | +7.8% |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | 1,039 kWh | $145 | +6.1% |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | 826 kWh | $115 | +9.5% |
| Nebraska | 12.7¢ | 957 kWh | $122 | +7.2% |
| Nevada | 13.4¢ | 908 kWh | $122 | -0.7% |
| New Hampshire | 26.9¢ | 643 kWh | $173 | +13.8% |
| New Jersey | 23.7¢ | 675 kWh | $160 | +10.2% |
| New Mexico | 15.3¢ | 653 kWh | $100 | +4.9% |
| New York | 28.6¢ | 586 kWh | $168 | +11.2% |
| North Carolina | 14.8¢ | 1,044 kWh | $154 | +5.5% |
| North Dakota | 12.3¢ | 1,076 kWh | $133 | +6.6% |
| Ohio | 18.4¢ | 865 kWh | $159 | +11.7% |
| Oklahoma | 13.8¢ | 1,075 kWh | $148 | +6.3% |
| Oregon | 15.5¢ | 843 kWh | $131 | +2.2% |
| Pennsylvania | 20.9¢ | 837 kWh | $175 | +12.3% |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ | 550 kWh | $162 | +1.2% |
| South Carolina | 15.8¢ | 1,069 kWh | $169 | +5.5% |
| South Dakota | 14.3¢ | 983 kWh | $140 | +8.2% |
| Tennessee | 13.6¢ | 1,186 kWh | $161 | +3.7% |
| Texas | 16.0¢ | 1,113 kWh | $178 | +4.8% |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | 786 kWh | $104 | +3.5% |
| Vermont | 23.9¢ | 590 kWh | $141 | +6.0% |
| Virginia | 16.6¢ | 1,066 kWh | $177 | +11.5% |
| Washington | 14.2¢ | 928 kWh | $132 | +11.9% |
| West Virginia | 15.5¢ | 1,055 kWh | $164 | +0.9% |
| Wisconsin | 18.8¢ | 665 kWh | $125 | +6.1% |
| Wyoming | 14.0¢ | 817 kWh | $115 | +7.5% |