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Electricity prices by state
The short answer
The average U.S. home paid 18.31¢ per kilowatt-hour for electricity in July 2026, up 4.9% from July 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hawaii was the most expensive state at 48.00¢ and Louisiana the cheapest at 12.72¢. Find your state on the map, or open our Illinois and Texas guides.
18.31¢U.S. average per kWh, July 2026
+4.9%Change from July 2025
48.00¢Highest: Hawaii
12.72¢Lowest: Louisiana
Built on public data from: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A
An independent federal source we link and cite. The Day Company isn’t affiliated with EIA.
Which states have full guides?
Two so far: Illinois and Texas. Each state’s guides cover its bills, utilities and programs in plain English, with every figure sourced and dated.
Texas
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15.88¢ per kWh in July 2026 +3.4% vs. July 2025
Guides to Texas bills, utilities, the grid and electricity providers.
Open the Texas guidesWe add states one at a time. Every state already has its price on the map below.
How do electricity prices compare by state?
Prices run highest on the coasts and islands: Hawaii, California and Maine all topped 32¢ in July 2026. Louisiana, Nevada and Utah were the cheapest, all under 14¢. Illinois paid 19.22¢ and Texas 15.88¢.
Under 14¢14–16¢16–20¢20–26¢26¢ and up
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U.S. average: 18.31¢ per kWh in July 2026, up 4.9% from 17.45¢ in July 2025. 44 states and D.C. paid more than a year earlier. Tap a state to compare.
A white ring marks states with full guides. Tap any state for its numbers.
What is the price of electricity in every state?
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., ranked by the average price homes paid in July 2026, with July 2025 for comparison. Tap a column heading to sort.
| – | U.S. average | 18.31¢ | 17.45¢ | +4.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 48.00¢ | 39.36¢ | +22.0% |
| 2 | California | 33.61¢ | 32.66¢ | +2.9% |
| 3 | Maine | 32.41¢ | 27.98¢ | +15.8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | 30.07¢ | +1.4% |
| 5 | New York | 29.90¢ | 26.22¢ | +14.0% |
| 6 | Alaska | 28.83¢ | 27.30¢ | +5.6% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | 26.18¢ | +8.1% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | 22.79¢ | +16.7% |
| 9 | Washington, D.C. | 25.21¢ | 23.04¢ | +9.4% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 25.19¢ | 25.32¢ | −0.5% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 24.16¢ | 27.60¢ | −12.5% |
| 12 | Vermont | 23.75¢ | 22.14¢ | +7.3% |
| 13 | Michigan | 23.05¢ | 20.55¢ | +12.2% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | 19.51¢ | +11.3% |
| 15 | Maryland | 21.41¢ | 18.83¢ | +13.7% |
| 16 | Ohio | 19.45¢ | 17.38¢ | +11.9% |
| 17 | IllinoisGuides | 19.22¢ | 17.22¢ | +11.6% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | 18.25¢ | +4.4% |
| 19 | Delaware | 18.48¢ | 16.58¢ | +11.5% |
| 20 | Virginia | 17.55¢ | 15.78¢ | +11.2% |
| 21 | Minnesota | 17.45¢ | 16.92¢ | +3.1% |
| 22 | Colorado | 17.00¢ | 15.99¢ | +6.3% |
| 23 | Indiana | 16.73¢ | 16.18¢ | +3.4% |
| 24 | Alabama | 16.40¢ | 15.93¢ | +3.0% |
| 25 | Georgia | 16.27¢ | 15.56¢ | +4.6% |
| 26 | Missouri | 16.09¢ | 15.56¢ | +3.4% |
| 27 | New Mexico | 16.09¢ | 15.80¢ | +1.8% |
| 28 | Iowa | 15.99¢ | 15.31¢ | +4.4% |
| 29 | Oregon | 15.97¢ | 15.61¢ | +2.3% |
| 30 | TexasGuides | 15.88¢ | 15.36¢ | +3.4% |
| 31 | West Virginia | 15.78¢ | 15.43¢ | +2.3% |
| 32 | South Carolina | 15.47¢ | 14.70¢ | +5.2% |
| 33 | Arizona | 15.38¢ | 15.34¢ | +0.3% |
| 34 | South Dakota | 15.37¢ | 14.52¢ | +5.9% |
| 35 | Kansas | 15.27¢ | 14.46¢ | +5.6% |
| 36 | North Carolina | 15.16¢ | 13.37¢ | +13.4% |
| 37 | Florida | 15.03¢ | 15.11¢ | −0.5% |
| 38 | Montana | 14.99¢ | 14.27¢ | +5.0% |
| 39 | Washington | 14.71¢ | 13.45¢ | +9.4% |
| 40 | Mississippi | 14.54¢ | 13.58¢ | +7.1% |
| 41 | Wyoming | 14.36¢ | 14.64¢ | −1.9% |
| 42 | Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | 13.52¢ | +6.1% |
| 43 | Arkansas | 14.33¢ | 13.26¢ | +8.1% |
| 44 | Kentucky | 13.81¢ | 13.13¢ | +5.2% |
| 45 | Nebraska | 13.78¢ | 12.84¢ | +7.3% |
| 46 | Idaho | 13.73¢ | 12.28¢ | +11.8% |
| 47 | Tennessee | 13.71¢ | 13.21¢ | +3.8% |
| 48 | North Dakota | 13.41¢ | 13.31¢ | +0.8% |
| 49 | Utah | 13.12¢ | 13.45¢ | −2.5% |
| 50 | Nevada | 12.77¢ | 12.39¢ | +3.1% |
| 51 | Louisiana | 12.72¢ | 13.12¢ | −3.0% |
Cents per kilowatt-hour. Rank 1 is the most expensive. EIA’s monthly figures are preliminary and can be revised.
Why do electricity prices differ so much by state?
EIA points to a handful of drivers: the fuel and power plants that make a state’s electricity, the grid that delivers it, weather that pushes demand up, and each state’s rules.
Fuel and power plants
States with cheap hydropower or nearby natural gas tend to pay less. Islands that import fuel, like Hawaii, pay the most.
The grid that delivers it
Building and maintaining power lines is part of every bill. Storm repairs and grid upgrades push that share up.
Weather and demand
Hot summers and cold winters raise demand, and power costs more to produce and buy when demand peaks.
State rules and markets
Some states set one utility’s prices. In most of Texas, homes pick a retail provider: how Texas rates work.
Electricity price questions
Tap a question to see the answer.
Which state has the most expensive electricity?
Hawaii, at 48.00¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, according to EIA. California (33.61¢) and Maine (32.41¢) were next. Hawaii’s price was about 2.6 times the U.S. average of 18.31¢.
Which state has the cheapest electricity?
Louisiana, at 12.72¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, according to EIA. Nevada (12.77¢) and Utah (13.12¢) were next. Louisiana’s price was about 31% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢.
What is the average price of electricity in the U.S.?
18.31¢ per kilowatt-hour for homes in July 2026, according to EIA, up 4.9% from 17.45¢ in July 2025. At that price, 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $183.
How much does electricity cost in Illinois?
Illinois homes paid an average of 19.22¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, up 11.6% from 17.22¢ a year earlier, according to EIA. That ranks Illinois 17th of 51, where 1 is the most expensive. Every ComEd and Ameren price change is in our Illinois electric rate tracker.
How much does electricity cost in Texas?
Texas homes paid an average of 15.88¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, up 3.4% from 15.36¢ a year earlier, according to EIA. That ranks Texas 30th of 51. Most Texans choose a retail provider, so plan prices vary: Texas electricity rates, explained.
Why do electricity prices vary so much by state?
Mostly because of the fuel and power plants that make a state’s electricity, the cost of the grid that delivers it, weather-driven demand, and state rules. States with cheap hydropower or nearby natural gas tend to pay less, and islands that import fuel pay the most.
Is the state average what I will pay?
Not exactly. EIA’s figure averages every residential customer in the state, with delivery and supply included. Your price depends on your utility, your electricity provider or plan, and how much you use. Your bill shows your actual rate.
How often is this map updated?
Monthly, after EIA publishes its Electric Power Monthly. This version uses July 2026 data released September 24, 2026. EIA’s next release is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Sources
Show all 3 sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State, July 2026 and 2025 (released September 24, 2026; residential column; official spreadsheet)
- EIA, Electric Power Monthly: release schedule, with the next release on October 23, 2026
- EIA, Electricity explained: how electricity is made and delivered, and what drives its price
How to cite: The Day Company Editorial Team, “Electricity prices by state,” The Day Company, updated October 2, 2026, using EIA Electric Power Monthly data for July 2026. https://theday.company/states
Changelog · last updated October 2, 2026 · 1 update
- October 2, 2026: page published with EIA data for July 2026, released September 24, 2026.
State figures are EIA’s preliminary monthly averages for all residential customers in each state, delivery and supply included. They are not a quote. Your price depends on your utility, your electricity provider or plan, and how much you use.