Updated August 21, 2026 · EIA 2024 final annual data
Residential Electricity Prices by State — 2024 EIA Data
Compare final 2024 EIA residential electricity prices across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., then estimate monthly and annual electricity cost with the interactive state calculator.
State Electricity Cost Calculator
Calculation uses the selected state's 2024 EIA residential average revenue per kWh and does not reproduce an individual utility bill.
U.S. reference values
EIA's final Electric Power Annual data show a 2024 U.S. residential average of 16.48¢/kWh. EIA later reported a 2025 U.S. annual residential average retail price of 17.30¢/kWh. This page uses the 2024 dataset for state-to-state comparison because it is the latest final annual state table currently published in the Electric Power Annual.
Residential electricity prices by state — 2024
| State | Residential average (¢/kWh) | Illustrative cost for 1,000 kWh (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 42.86¢ | $428.60 |
| California | 31.97¢ | $319.70 |
| Massachusetts | 29.35¢ | $293.50 |
| Connecticut | 28.75¢ | $287.50 |
| Rhode Island | 28.65¢ | $286.50 |
| Alaska | 24.82¢ | $248.20 |
| New York | 24.43¢ | $244.30 |
| Maine | 24.29¢ | $242.90 |
| New Hampshire | 23.40¢ | $234.00 |
| Vermont | 21.90¢ | $219.00 |
| New Jersey | 19.34¢ | $193.40 |
| Michigan | 19.30¢ | $193.00 |
| Maryland | 17.86¢ | $178.60 |
| Pennsylvania | 17.77¢ | $177.70 |
| District of Columbia | 17.71¢ | $177.10 |
| Wisconsin | 17.18¢ | $171.80 |
| Delaware | 16.57¢ | $165.70 |
| Ohio | 15.99¢ | $159.90 |
| Illinois | 15.87¢ | $158.70 |
| Minnesota | 15.45¢ | $154.50 |
| Alabama | 15.18¢ | $151.80 |
| West Virginia | 15.07¢ | $150.70 |
| Nevada | 15.00¢ | $150.00 |
| Texas | 14.94¢ | $149.40 |
| Colorado | 14.92¢ | $149.20 |
| Arizona | 14.91¢ | $149.10 |
| Indiana | 14.77¢ | $147.70 |
| Oregon | 14.70¢ | $147.00 |
| Virginia | 14.41¢ | $144.10 |
| South Carolina | 14.23¢ | $142.30 |
| New Mexico | 14.20¢ | $142.00 |
| Kansas | 14.15¢ | $141.50 |
| Florida | 14.14¢ | $141.40 |
| North Carolina | 14.13¢ | $141.30 |
| Georgia | 14.08¢ | $140.80 |
| Iowa | 13.40¢ | $134.00 |
| Mississippi | 13.39¢ | $133.90 |
| Missouri | 12.91¢ | $129.10 |
| South Dakota | 12.86¢ | $128.60 |
| Kentucky | 12.79¢ | $127.90 |
| Montana | 12.66¢ | $126.60 |
| Wyoming | 12.47¢ | $124.70 |
| Tennessee | 12.42¢ | $124.20 |
| Arkansas | 12.32¢ | $123.20 |
| Oklahoma | 12.24¢ | $122.40 |
| Utah | 12.22¢ | $122.20 |
| Washington | 11.90¢ | $119.00 |
| Louisiana | 11.73¢ | $117.30 |
| Nebraska | 11.53¢ | $115.30 |
| Idaho | 11.52¢ | $115.20 |
| North Dakota | 11.51¢ | $115.10 |
EIA electricity sales, revenue and price data: what the numbers mean
EIA state electricity price tables are built from retail electricity sales and revenue reported by utilities and other providers. The residential figure is an average revenue per kilowatthour for the state, not a single household tariff. Use it for state-to-state benchmarking and calculator defaults, then replace it with the effective rate from your own bill when available.
State electricity price guides
Open a state guide for local context, the 2024 EIA residential benchmark and links to relevant WattCostLab tools.
Quick answers about U.S. electricity prices by state
What was the U.S. residential electricity price in 2024?
The final EIA annual residential average was 16.48¢/kWh for 2024.
Which state had the highest residential electricity price in 2024?
Hawaii had the highest 2024 residential state average in the EIA table at 42.86¢/kWh.
Which state had the lowest residential electricity price in 2024?
North Dakota had the lowest 2024 residential state average in the EIA table at 11.51¢/kWh.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost at the 2024 U.S. average?
At 16.48¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh corresponds to $164.80 before any difference between the statewide average and your actual utility tariff.
Is the EIA state average the same as my utility rate?
No. It is a statewide average derived from retail revenue and sales, so individual tariffs, fees, taxes, time-of-use rates and plan structures can differ.
How to use state averages correctly
State averages are useful for broad comparisons and for setting a calculator default when no local tariff is available. They should not replace the actual effective electricity rate from a household bill. EIA explains that its retail price metric includes delivered-electricity revenues and is distinct from a specific utility tariff.
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EIA retail electricity sales, revenue and state price data
Searches for EIA retail electricity sales and revenue often lead to state price tables because the published average price is derived from reported retail revenue and electricity sales. WattCostLab uses the final 2024 annual residential state values for state-to-state benchmarking, while monthly EIA releases can be useful for more recent directional context.
Cost per kWh by state: benchmark first, then use your actual tariff
A statewide average is not the same as a household tariff. For a bill estimate, use the state value only as a reference when you do not know your effective rate, then replace it with the rate from your utility bill or supplier offer.
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Quick questions
What does EIA retail electricity sales and revenue by state mean?
EIA collects retail electricity sales and revenue from utilities and other providers. Average revenue per kilowatthour is calculated from those reported values and is useful for broad state comparisons.
Can I use the EIA state price as my electricity rate?
Use it as a benchmark, not as a substitute for your actual tariff. Utility plans, supplier offers, fees, taxes and time-of-use structures can differ from the statewide average.
Electricity price data: how to use the state averages
Reviewed September 14, 2026. State average electricity prices are benchmarks, not individual utility tariffs. EIA average retail prices combine utility revenue and sales, while a household bill can also include fixed charges, time-of-use periods, riders and taxes. Use the state table to establish context, then replace the benchmark with the effective rate on your own bill for a project decision.
Decision example. A 1,500 W heater used 4 hours/day consumes 6 kWh/day. A 5¢/kWh difference between two rate assumptions changes annual energy cost by about $109.50. This is why location and tariff selection can matter more than small differences in appliance wattage.
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How to interpret EIA electricity price data
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) electricity prices are useful state-level benchmarks for comparing residential electricity costs. They are averages, not a substitute for a household tariff: utility plans can include fixed charges, time-of-use periods, riders and taxes. WattCostLab therefore uses EIA state electricity-price data for context while keeping the calculator rate editable for your actual bill.
For a device-level estimate, continue with the Electricity Cost Calculator.