What does your home energy really cost?
Calculators that use your state's average electricity price from the EIA, updated on their own every month.
Find what an appliance costs1,500 W space heater, 4 hours a day
01800kWh per month
$32.96 a month
At the U.S. average of 18.31¢ per kWh (July 2026).
Electricity prices by state, July 2026
Most expensive states
Average residential price per kWh.
Least expensive states
The U.S. average was 18.31¢ per kWh.
Calculators
Appliance energy costSpace heaters, AC, dryers and more: cost per day, month and year at your state's price.
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Where our numbers come from
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EIA price data
Average residential price per state from the Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A. Latest month: July 2026.
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Updated every month
We pull new figures as soon as the EIA publishes them, usually about three months after the month they describe.
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Your rate wins
State averages include fees and taxes but not your plan's details. Type your own rate any time for an exact figure.