U.S. homes paid an average of 18.31¢ per kWh in July 2026, up 4.9% from a year earlier. Prices ranged from 12.72¢ in Louisiana to 48.00¢ in Hawaii. Select a state for its utilities, bill estimates and price history.
Electricity rates in every state
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 12.72¢ | −3.0% | $156 |
| 2 | Nevada | 12.77¢ | +3.1% | $119 |
| 3 | Utah | 13.12¢ | −2.5% | $104 |
| 4 | North Dakota | 13.41¢ | +0.8% | $132 |
| 5 | Tennessee | 13.71¢ | +3.8% | $162 |
| 6 | Idaho | 13.73¢ | +11.8% | $114 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 13.78¢ | +7.3% | $123 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 13.81¢ | +5.2% | $154 |
| 9 | Arkansas | 14.33¢ | +8.1% | $141 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | +6.1% | $144 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 14.36¢ | −1.9% | $114 |
| 12 | Mississippi | 14.54¢ | +7.1% | $171 |
| 13 | Washington | 14.71¢ | +9.4% | $132 |
| 14 | Montana | 14.99¢ | +5.0% | $115 |
| 15 | Florida | 15.03¢ | −0.5% | $169 |
| 16 | North Carolina | 15.16¢ | +13.4% | $152 |
| 17 | Kansas | 15.27¢ | +5.6% | $132 |
| 18 | South Dakota | 15.37¢ | +5.9% | $140 |
| 19 | Arizona | 15.38¢ | +0.3% | $162 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 15.47¢ | +5.2% | $165 |
| 21 | West Virginia | 15.78¢ | +2.3% | $163 |
| 22 | Texas | 15.88¢ | +3.4% | $176 |
| 23 | Oregon | 15.97¢ | +2.3% | $132 |
| 24 | Iowa | 15.99¢ | +4.4% | $121 |
| 25 | Missouri | 16.09¢ | +3.4% | $145 |
| 26 | New Mexico | 16.09¢ | +1.8% | $99 |
| 27 | Georgia | 16.27¢ | +4.6% | $162 |
| 28 | Alabama | 16.40¢ | +3.0% | $185 |
| 29 | Indiana | 16.73¢ | +3.4% | $158 |
| 30 | Colorado | 17.00¢ | +6.3% | $112 |
| 31 | Minnesota | 17.45¢ | +3.1% | $120 |
| 32 | Virginia | 17.55¢ | +11.2% | $173 |
| 33 | Delaware | 18.48¢ | +11.5% | $165 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | +4.4% | $124 |
| 35 | Illinois | 19.22¢ | +11.6% | $132 |
| 36 | Ohio | 19.45¢ | +11.9% | $158 |
| 37 | Maryland | 21.41¢ | +13.7% | $209 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | +11.3% | $174 |
| 39 | Michigan | 23.05¢ | +12.2% | $133 |
| 40 | Vermont | 23.75¢ | +7.3% | $141 |
| 41 | Connecticut | 24.16¢ | −12.5% | $196 |
| 42 | New Jersey | 25.19¢ | −0.5% | $158 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 25.21¢ | +9.4% | $153 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | +16.7% | $171 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | +8.1% | $164 |
| 46 | Alaska | 28.83¢ | +5.6% | $158 |
| 47 | New York | 29.90¢ | +14.0% | $167 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | +1.4% | $182 |
| 49 | Maine | 32.41¢ | +15.8% | $156 |
| 50 | California | 33.61¢ | +2.9% | $161 |
| 51 | Hawaii | 48.00¢ | +22.0% | $224 |
U.S. electricity prices over the last 24 months
Electricity rates FAQ
What is the average cost of electricity per kWh in the U.S.?
Homes paid an average of 18.31¢ per kWh in July 2026, up 4.9% from a year earlier. Businesses paid 14.53¢ per kWh.
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
Louisiana had the lowest average home electricity price in July 2026, at 12.72¢ per kWh.
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
Hawaii had the highest average home electricity price in July 2026, at 48.00¢ per kWh.
How do I work out what a kWh costs me?
Divide the energy charges on your bill by the kWh you used that month. The state averages here include all charges, so they are a good benchmark for the full cost of each kWh.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail sales data (forms EIA-861M and EIA-861), latest month July 2026. Bills are revenue divided by customers. Last updated 2026-10-20.