What state has the cheapest electricity?

Nevada has the cheapest residential electricity rate at 13.11¢/kWh, with an average monthly bill of $168. The top 5 cheapest states are: Nevada, Nebraska, Utah, Louisiana, Tennessee.

What state has the most expensive electricity?

Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity rate at 52.72¢/kWh, with an average monthly bill of $254. The top 5 most expensive states are: Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York.

How much does electricity cost per kWh?

The national average is 18.34¢/kWh for residential customers. Rates range from 13.11¢/kWh in Nevada to 52.72¢/kWh in Hawaii. Commercial rates average 14.19¢/kWh, approximately 23% lower than residential.

Can I choose my electricity provider?

Yes, in 17 states and the District of Columbia with deregulated electricity markets: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and DC.

Why are electricity rates different by state?

Electricity rates vary by state due to differences in energy sources (coal, natural gas, renewables, nuclear), state regulations, transmission infrastructure costs, local demand, and whether the state has a deregulated or regulated electricity market.

Electricity Rates by State (June 2026)

Electricity rates vary widely from state to state, shaped by local energy sources, infrastructure, and whether the market is regulated or deregulated. Explore the table below to see how every state and the District of Columbia compares.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of June 2026.

All States & DC


#1	Nevada	13.11¢/kWh	9.83¢/kWh	$168	-28.5%	+6.9%
#2	Nebraska	13.25¢/kWh	8.82¢/kWh	$129	-27.8%	Stable
#3	Utah	13.37¢/kWh	10.99¢/kWh	$120	-27.1%	+2.1%
#4	Louisiana	13.49¢/kWh	11.64¢/kWh	$184	-26.4%	+5.9%
#5	Tennessee	14.07¢/kWh	13.94¢/kWh	$168	-23.3%	+1.8%
#6	Arkansas	14.12¢/kWh	11.54¢/kWh	$154	-23.0%	+5.6%
#6	North Dakota	14.12¢/kWh	8.02¢/kWh	$114	-23.0%	+3.0%
#8	Kentucky	14.26¢/kWh	12.40¢/kWh	$160	-22.2%	+6.4%
#9	Oklahoma	14.33¢/kWh	9.90¢/kWh	$179	-21.9%	+5.1%
#10	Idaho	14.37¢/kWh	9.92¢/kWh	$114	-21.6%	+19.1%

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Key Stats

18.34¢/kWh

National average residential rate

Cheapest State

Nevada

13.11¢/kWh residential

$168/mo est. bill

Most Expensive State

Hawaii

52.72¢/kWh residential

$254/mo est. bill

Cheapest & Most Expensive States

5 Cheapest · Residential

1Nevada13.11¢
2Nebraska13.25¢
3Utah13.37¢
4Louisiana13.49¢
5Tennessee14.07¢

5 Cheapest · Commercial

1North Dakota8.02¢
2Texas8.66¢
3Nebraska8.82¢
4Nevada9.83¢
5Oklahoma9.90¢

5 Most Expensive · Residential

1Hawaii52.72¢
2California34.74¢
3Massachusetts29.61¢
4Maine29.59¢
5New York29.49¢

5 Most Expensive · Commercial

1Hawaii48.05¢
2California27.33¢
3Massachusetts24.52¢
4New York23.56¢
5Alaska23.42¢

Key Takeaways

Nevada is the cheapest state at 13.11¢/kWh
Hawaii is the most expensive at 52.72¢/kWh
+5.0% national rate change over the past 12 months
18 states & DC have deregulated electricity markets
Hawaii had the largest year-over-year increase at +28.7%

Electricity Rates by Region

South-21.1%

14.47¢/kWh

LA · AR · OK · TX

Mountain-19.2%

14.82¢/kWh

NV · UT · ID · NM · MT · AZ · WY · CO

South East-16.0%

15.40¢/kWh

TN · KY · NC · MS · FL · WV · SC · GA · AL · VA

Midwest-15.8%

15.44¢/kWh

NE · ND · SD · KS · IA · MO · MN

Great Lakes+8.1%

19.83¢/kWh

IN · OH · WI · IL · MI

Mid-Atlantic+28.8%

23.62¢/kWh

DE · PA · MD · DC · NJ · NY

New England+49.2%

27.37¢/kWh

CT · VT · NH · RI · ME · MA

Pacific+60.2%

29.38¢/kWh

WA · OR · AK · CA · HI

How Electricity Rates Have Changed

The national average residential rate has increased 10% over the past 24 months, from 16.62¢ to 18.34¢/kWh.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in the US is 18.34¢/kWh. The average commercial rate is 14.19¢/kWh. Rates have changed +5% compared to the same month last year.