Compare residential average prices, understand what affects bills, and open a state-specific calculator.
State averages help with planning, but your utility tariff and fixed charges determine the actual bill.
California has one of the highest statewide residential averages, so efficiency and time-of-use behavior can materially affect bills.
Texas consumption can rise sharply during long cooling seasons, while retail plan structures vary across competitive areas.
Cooling, humidity control, pool equipment, and year-round refrigeration are important household loads in Florida.
New York prices and household loads vary greatly between dense urban apartments and larger upstate homes.
Extreme summer temperatures make cooling schedules and utility rate periods especially important in Arizona.
A statewide price is useful for comparison, not a utility quote.
Replace averages with your rate, kWh use, and fees.
Every rate page should identify the month and source.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.