Residential electricity prices for all 50 states + DC, ranked high to low, with an estimated monthly bill. Live data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration — March 2026.
*Estimated monthly bill at 900 kWh usage. Actual bills vary by household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
As of March 2026, North Dakota has the lowest average residential electricity rate at 11.95¢ per kWh, while Hawaii is the highest at 42.23¢ per kWh.
What is the average US electricity rate?
The average residential rate across states is about 19.16¢ per kWh (March 2026). At 900 kWh/month that is roughly $172.41 per month.
How is the estimated monthly bill calculated?
Estimated bill = rate × 900 kWh ÷ 100. 900 kWh is close to the US average household usage; your actual usage will vary, so treat it as an illustration.
Where does this data come from?
Rates are pulled live from the official EIA API (U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price) and refresh as EIA publishes new months.
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See our methodology.