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Electric bill calculator

Pick your state to load its latest average residential price, then enter the kWh from your bill. Add your utility's fixed monthly charge if you know it.

kWh

Your bill shows this as kWh used. The default is your state's average home.

¢

Loads your state's latest average. Replace it with the rate on your bill if you have it.

$

Many utilities add a customer charge, often around $10 to $25 a month.

Your estimateRates: EIA, August 2026
Energy: 875 kWh × 18.16¢
$158.90
Fixed monthly charge
$0.00

Estimated monthly bill$158.90

Per year
$1,906.80
Your all-in price
18.16¢ per kWh

How it is calculated

Energy cost = monthly kWh × price per kWh. The bill estimate adds your fixed monthly charge on top.

State prices are averages of everything residential customers paid divided by the kWh they used, so they already include typical delivery charges, riders and fees. Your own rate can be higher or lower, especially on tiered or time-of-use plans.

Worked example

With the starting values shown in the form (U.S. average price of 18.16¢ per kWh), the result is $158.90 (estimated monthly bill). Change any number and the estimate updates as you type.

Tips

Questions

How do I find my monthly kWh?
It is printed on every bill, usually next to the meter readings as 'kWh used' or 'usage'. Many utilities also show the last 12 months as a chart.
Why is my real bill higher than the estimate?
State averages smooth out tiers, time-of-use pricing and local taxes. Enter the per-kWh rate from your own bill and your fixed charge for a closer number.

Prices by state

Pick a state in the form above, or open its page for the full picture: price history, average bill and what everyday appliances cost there.

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