Monthly electricity costs across America. See which states have the cheapest and most expensive power bills.
| # | State | Avg Electric Bill ▲ | Visual | Income | COL | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | $100/mo | $75,600 | 103 | A+ | |
| #2 | Montana | $105/mo | $60,600 | 103 | A+ | |
| #3 | Wyoming | $105/mo | $65,000 | 95 | A+ | |
| #4 | Idaho | $110/mo | $62,300 | 97 | A+ | |
| #5 | Washington | $110/mo | $82,100 | 115 | A+ | |
| #6 | New Mexico | $115/mo | $53,000 | 91 | A+ | |
| #7 | Oregon | $115/mo | $71,200 | 113 | A+ | |
| #8 | Colorado | $120/mo | $80,200 | 105 | A+ | |
| #9 | Illinois | $120/mo | $72,200 | 93 | A+ | |
| #10 | Minnesota | $120/mo | $77,700 | 97 | A+ | |
| #11 | Nebraska | $120/mo | $66,500 | 91 | A+ | |
| #12 | North Dakota | $120/mo | $64,800 | 93 | A+ | |
| #13 | Iowa | $125/mo | $63,200 | 90 | A | |
| #14 | Ohio | $125/mo | $59,300 | 89 | A | |
| #15 | South Dakota | $125/mo | $62,100 | 91 | A | |
| #16 | Wisconsin | $125/mo | $64,800 | 93 | A | |
| #17 | Arkansas | $130/mo | $52,100 | 84 | A | |
| #18 | Indiana | $130/mo | $58,600 | 90 | A | |
| #19 | Kentucky | $130/mo | $55,600 | 87 | A | |
| #20 | Michigan | $130/mo | $63,400 | 89 | A | |
| #21 | Missouri | $130/mo | $61,000 | 88 | A | |
| #22 | West Virginia | $130/mo | $48,000 | 84 | A | |
| #23 | Kansas | $135/mo | $62,100 | 89 | A | |
| #24 | Louisiana | $135/mo | $52,300 | 91 | A | |
| #25 | Nevada | $135/mo | $64,200 | 104 | A | |
| #26 | North Carolina | $135/mo | $61,000 | 95 | A | |
| #27 | Oklahoma | $135/mo | $55,800 | 86 | A | |
| #28 | Tennessee | $135/mo | $59,700 | 91 | A | |
| #29 | Mississippi | $140/mo | $46,500 | 83 | A | |
| #30 | Virginia | $140/mo | $80,600 | 103 | A | |
| #31 | Delaware | $145/mo | $69,100 | 102 | A | |
| #32 | Georgia | $145/mo | $63,400 | 93 | A | |
| #33 | Maine | $145/mo | $63,200 | 109 | A | |
| #34 | Pennsylvania | $145/mo | $67,600 | 94 | A | |
| #35 | South Carolina | $145/mo | $56,200 | 92 | A | |
| #36 | Texas | $150/mo | $67,300 | 93 | B+ | |
| #37 | Alabama | $155/mo | $56,200 | 87 | B+ | |
| #38 | Florida | $155/mo | $63,100 | 103 | B+ | |
| #39 | Maryland | $155/mo | $90,200 | 118 | B+ | |
| #40 | New Jersey | $155/mo | $87,700 | 121 | B+ | |
| #41 | Vermont | $155/mo | $63,400 | 110 | B+ | |
| #42 | New Hampshire | $160/mo | $83,300 | 112 | B+ | |
| #43 | Arizona | $165/mo | $65,600 | 103 | B+ | |
| #44 | New York | $165/mo | $75,900 | 139 | B+ | |
| #45 | Rhode Island | $165/mo | $71,200 | 109 | B+ | |
| #46 | California | $175/mo | $84,900 | 142 | B | |
| #47 | Massachusetts | $180/mo | $89,700 | 135 | B | |
| #48 | Connecticut | $185/mo | $83,800 | 121 | B | |
| #49 | Alaska | $195/mo | $77,800 | 127 | C | |
| #50 | Hawaii | $250/mo | $84,900 | 190 | F |
Based on our analysis of utility costs across all 50 states, Utah ranks #1 with $100/mo, while Hawaii ranks last at $250/mo. The national average is $140/mo.
States with no income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming) generally perform well on affordability metrics due to higher effective take-home pay.
The gap between the best and worst state is significant: $150/mo. This means your choice of state can make a dramatic difference in your utility costs. Use our budget planner calculator to run the numbers for your specific situation.
Utah ranks #1 with $100/mo. Montana and Wyoming round out the top 3.
Hawaii ranks last (#50) with $250/mo. Alaska and Connecticut are also among the worst.
The average across all 50 states is $140/mo. The median is $135/mo.
This data is calculated using the latest available median income, housing prices, cost of living indices, tax rates, and expense data for each state. Our methodology uses consistent formulas applied to all 50 states for fair comparison.