Enter your monthly kWh usage and state — see your estimated bill, compare to state averages, and find out how to reduce it.
Uses real May 2026 electricity rates from the US Energy Information Administration
Rates vary nearly 4× between states — from 12.44¢/kWh in Louisiana to 42¢/kWh in Hawaii. This table shows your state's rate compared to the national average of 18.05¢/kWh.
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Est. Monthly Bill* | vs. US Avg |
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*Estimated at 903 kWh/month (US average usage)
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