Electric bill calculator
Estimate your monthly electricity bill from your usage and your state’s average price.
The average U.S. residential customer used 874 kWh a month in 2025; at the August 2026 average price of 18.16¢/kWh, that is about $158.72 a month (EIA).
- Estimated monthly bill
- $158.72
- Per year
- $1,905
| Monthly use | Bill |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.80 |
| 750 kWh | $136.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $272.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $363.20 |
Formula: monthly bill = kWh used × average price per kWh. EIA’s average price already includes fixed monthly charges, spread over all kWh.
Inputs used: use: 874 kWh/month; rate: 18.16¢/kWh; state: U.S. average.
These are estimates, not financial advice.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Aug 2026). About our data
Worked examples in three states
| State | Price (Aug 2026) | Typical use | Typical bill | Bill at 1,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 47.18¢/kWh | 515 kWh | $242.98 | $471.80 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢/kWh | 1,145 kWh | $186.98 | $163.30 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢/kWh | 868 kWh | $110.41 | $127.20 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Aug 2026). About our data
How we calculate
monthly bill = kWh per month × average price per kWh.
Prices are EIA’s monthly average residential price for August 2026. Typical usage is EIA annual residential sales divided by residential customers and by 12 months, for 2025. See the methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the estimated bill calculated?
Monthly kWh multiplied by the average residential price per kWh. Because EIA’s average price already spreads fixed monthly charges over all kWh sold, the estimate approximates a full bill for a household with typical usage.
Where do the typical usage numbers come from?
From EIA’s annual retail sales data: total residential kWh sold in a state divided by the number of residential customers, divided by 12.
Why is my actual bill different?
Your utility’s tariff, fixed charges, tiered or time-of-use pricing, taxes and seasonal usage all differ from the state average. A household that uses much less than average will usually pay more per kWh because fixed charges are spread over fewer kWh.
How can I lower my bill?
Heating, cooling and water heating are usually the largest loads. Check what individual appliances cost with the appliance calculator, and compare heating options with the heat pump vs furnace calculator.
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