{"id":11125,"date":"2025-12-29T05:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/?p=11125"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T18:50:36","slug":"how-much-does-electricity-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/how-much-does-electricity-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Electricity Cost in Your State?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like running water, the price of electricity is something we don\u2019t typically worry about until <\/span>after <\/span><\/i>a <\/span>high electricity bill<\/span><\/a> arrives. But understanding how much electricity costs \u2013 and how the price changes over time \u2013 is the first step toward lowering your energy costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explore the cost of electricity in each state and how it affects your monthly electricity bill.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Much Does Electricity Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and its price is typically measured by how many cents each kilowatt-hour costs (cents\/kWh). So, how much does a kilowatt-hour of electricity cost? It depends!<\/span><\/p>\n

The national average cost of electricity is around 19 cents per kWh heading into 2026, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration. However, electricity prices vary from utility to utility, and the average cost per kilowatt-hour in the U.S. ranges from 12 to 40 cents \u2014 quite a spread!<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the map below to see the average cost of electricity per kWh in your state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electricity Cost per kWh by State<\/span><\/h3>\n