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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 $157 a month for electricity over the 12 months to July 2026, using 870 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 July 2026. Source: EIA.
| State | Rate | Avg use / mo | Avg bill / mo | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | 1,125 kWh | $185 | +4.8% |
| Alaska | 26.9¢ | 587 kWh | $158 | +5.2% |
| Arizona | 15.4¢ | 1,052 kWh | $162 | +1.7% |
| Arkansas | 13.4¢ | 1,048 kWh | $141 | +7.0% |
| California | 33.0¢ | 487 kWh | $161 | +3.3% |
| Colorado | 16.6¢ | 677 kWh | $112 | +7.7% |
| Connecticut | 28.0¢ | 699 kWh | $196 | -7.1% |
| Delaware | 17.8¢ | 929 kWh | $165 | +5.7% |
| District of Columbia | 24.2¢ | 630 kWh | $153 | +21.9% |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | 1,099 kWh | $169 | +5.5% |
| Georgia | 15.1¢ | 1,069 kWh | $162 | +4.5% |
| Hawaii | 43.5¢ | 514 kWh | $224 | +5.6% |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | 903 kWh | $114 | +8.9% |
| Illinois | 18.8¢ | 700 kWh | $132 | +11.4% |
| Indiana | 16.9¢ | 935 kWh | $158 | +9.0% |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | 856 kWh | $121 | +4.5% |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | 875 kWh | $132 | +5.2% |
| Kentucky | 13.9¢ | 1,107 kWh | $154 | +6.5% |
| Louisiana | 13.0¢ | 1,200 kWh | $156 | +5.6% |
| Maine | 29.3¢ | 532 kWh | $156 | +10.0% |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | 945 kWh | $209 | +18.9% |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ | 598 kWh | $182 | +1.1% |
| Michigan | 21.1¢ | 630 kWh | $133 | +7.4% |
| Minnesota | 16.2¢ | 742 kWh | $120 | +4.1% |
| Mississippi | 14.8¢ | 1,160 kWh | $171 | +7.8% |
| Missouri | 13.9¢ | 1,041 kWh | $145 | +5.5% |
| Montana | 13.8¢ | 829 kWh | $115 | +9.5% |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 954 kWh | $123 | +7.4% |
| Nevada | 13.4¢ | 894 kWh | $119 | -2.3% |
| New Hampshire | 26.7¢ | 641 kWh | $171 | +13.2% |
| New Jersey | 23.8¢ | 664 kWh | $158 | +12.2% |
| New Mexico | 15.3¢ | 649 kWh | $99 | +4.9% |
| New York | 28.4¢ | 587 kWh | $167 | +11.1% |
| North Carolina | 14.8¢ | 1,029 kWh | $152 | +5.8% |
| North Dakota | 12.3¢ | 1,075 kWh | $132 | +6.6% |
| Ohio | 18.3¢ | 866 kWh | $158 | +11.7% |
| Oklahoma | 13.7¢ | 1,052 kWh | $144 | +7.4% |
| Oregon | 15.5¢ | 849 kWh | $132 | +2.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 20.7¢ | 840 kWh | $174 | +12.8% |
| Rhode Island | 29.3¢ | 560 kWh | $164 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | 15.6¢ | 1,057 kWh | $165 | +6.0% |
| South Dakota | 14.2¢ | 986 kWh | $140 | +7.6% |
| Tennessee | 13.6¢ | 1,198 kWh | $163 | +4.2% |
| Texas | 16.0¢ | 1,103 kWh | $176 | +4.8% |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | 778 kWh | $104 | +4.3% |
| Vermont | 23.8¢ | 591 kWh | $141 | +5.6% |
| Virginia | 16.5¢ | 1,051 kWh | $173 | +11.5% |
| Washington | 14.1¢ | 932 kWh | $132 | +12.7% |
| West Virginia | 15.5¢ | 1,053 kWh | $163 | +0.6% |
| Wisconsin | 18.7¢ | 664 kWh | $124 | +6.1% |
| Wyoming | 14.0¢ | 817 kWh | $114 | +7.8% |