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What electricity costs in every state
![To highlight how electricity costs vary across the country, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the average retail price of a kilowatt hour of electricity in every state. A kilowatt hour, or 1,000 watts per hour, is the standard measure of electrical energy. For reference, running the average refrigerator requires 1-2 kWh a day, while running a central air conditioning unit to cool down in the summer heat requires approximately 3 kWh an hour.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/electric-meters-electric-bill.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
To highlight how electricity costs vary across the country, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the average retail price of a kilowatt hour of electricity in every state. A kilowatt hour, or 1,000 watts per hour, is the standard measure of electrical energy. For reference, running the average refrigerator requires 1-2 kWh a day, while running a central air conditioning unit to cool down in the summer heat requires approximately 3 kWh an hour.
Bet_Noire / IStock![50. Louisiana • Average price of electricity: 9.51 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,240 kWh per customer (the highest) • Average monthly bill: $116 (21st highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-94fbb21f.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
50. Louisiana
•Average price of electricity: 9.51 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,240 kWh per customer (the highest)
• Average monthly bill: $116 (21st highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock•Average price of electricity: 9.51 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,240 kWh per customer (the highest)
• Average monthly bill: $116 (21st highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![49. Washington • Average price of electricity: 9.60 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 955 kWh per customer (22nd highest) • Average monthly bill: $91 (6th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/seattle-king-county-washington-e1454016963715.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
49. Washington
• Average price of electricity: 9.60 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 955 kWh per customer (22nd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $91 (6th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 9.60 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 955 kWh per customer (22nd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $91 (6th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![48. Idaho • Average price of electricity: 10.11 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 953 kWh per customer (23rd highest) • Average monthly bill: $95 (9th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/boise-city-idaho-e1448305514958.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
48. Idaho
• Average price of electricity: 10.11 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 953 kWh per customer (23rd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (9th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.11 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 953 kWh per customer (23rd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (9th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![47. Arkansas • Average price of electricity: 10.22 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,083 kWh per customer (14th highest) • Average monthly bill: $107 (21st lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/little-rock-arkansas-twilight.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
47. Arkansas
• Average price of electricity: 10.22 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,083 kWh per customer (14th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $107 (21st lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.22 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,083 kWh per customer (14th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $107 (21st lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![46. North Dakota • Average price of electricity: 10.40 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,046 kWh per customer (15th highest) • Average monthly bill: $106 (20th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/bismarck-north-dakota-e1447949661830.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
46. North Dakota
• Average price of electricity: 10.40 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,046 kWh per customer (15th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $106 (20th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.40 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,046 kWh per customer (15th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $106 (20th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![45. Oklahoma • Average price of electricity: 10.48 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,093 kWh per customer (13th highest) • Average monthly bill: $111 (25th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/oklahoma-city-oklahoma-2-e1457624378474.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
45. Oklahoma
• Average price of electricity: 10.48 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,093 kWh per customer (13th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (25th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.48 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,093 kWh per customer (13th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (25th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![44. Kentucky • Average price of electricity: 10.64 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,121 kWh per customer (9th highest) • Average monthly bill: $118 (17th highest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/lexington-kentucky-e1455221074428.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
44. Kentucky
• Average price of electricity: 10.64 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,121 kWh per customer (9th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $118 (17th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.64 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,121 kWh per customer (9th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $118 (17th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![43. Tennessee • Average price of electricity: 10.65 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,238 kWh per customer (2nd highest) • Average monthly bill: $129 (7th highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-dfbab50a.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
43. Tennessee
• Average price of electricity: 10.65 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,238 kWh per customer (2nd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $129 (7th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.65 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,238 kWh per customer (2nd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $129 (7th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![42. Oregon • Average price of electricity: 10.71 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 907 kWh per customer (25th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $97 (13th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/portland-oregon-e1452179255558.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
42. Oregon
• Average price of electricity: 10.71 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 907 kWh per customer (25th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $97 (13th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.71 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 907 kWh per customer (25th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $97 (13th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![41. Nebraska • Average price of electricity: 10.98 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 973 kWh per customer (21st highest) • Average monthly bill: $105 (18th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/omaha-nebraska-e1455632840797.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
41. Nebraska
• Average price of electricity: 10.98 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 973 kWh per customer (21st highest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (18th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 10.98 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 973 kWh per customer (21st highest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (18th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![40. Utah • Average price of electricity: 11.04 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 750 kWh per customer (17th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $83 (2nd lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/salt-lake-city-at-night-utah-e1456415835288.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
40. Utah
• Average price of electricity: 11.04 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 750 kWh per customer (17th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $83 (2nd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.04 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 750 kWh per customer (17th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $83 (2nd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![39. Montana • Average price of electricity: 11.11 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 813 kWh per customer (19th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $89 (5th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/billings-montana-e1450473608325.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
39. Montana
• Average price of electricity: 11.11 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 813 kWh per customer (19th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $89 (5th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.11 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 813 kWh per customer (19th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $89 (5th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![38. North Carolina • Average price of electricity: 11.12 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,101 kWh per customer (12th highest) • Average monthly bill: $121 (15th highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-d262b8c7.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
38. North Carolina
• Average price of electricity: 11.12 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,101 kWh per customer (12th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $121 (15th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.12 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,101 kWh per customer (12th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $121 (15th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![37. Texas • Average price of electricity: 11.18 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,156 kWh per customer (5th highest) • Average monthly bill: $127 (9th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/houston-texas-2-e1459349722409.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
37. Texas
• Average price of electricity: 11.18 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,156 kWh per customer (5th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (9th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.18 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,156 kWh per customer (5th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (9th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![36. Mississippi • Average price of electricity: 11.19 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,203 kWh per customer (4th highest) • Average monthly bill: $126 (12th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/jackson-mississippi-e1456944501409.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
36. Mississippi
• Average price of electricity: 11.19 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,203 kWh per customer (4th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $126 (12th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.19 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,203 kWh per customer (4th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $126 (12th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![35. Missouri • Average price of electricity: 11.27 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,041 kWh per customer (16th highest) • Average monthly bill: $117 (20th highest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/jefferson-city-missouri1-e1451317418998.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
35. Missouri
• Average price of electricity: 11.27 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,041 kWh per customer (16th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (20th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.27 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,041 kWh per customer (16th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (20th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![34. Wyoming • Average price of electricity: 11.41 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 850 kWh per customer (21st lowest) • Average monthly bill: $95 (8th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/cheyenne-wyoming-e1451931264384.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
34. Wyoming
• Average price of electricity: 11.41 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 850 kWh per customer (21st lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (8th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.41 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 850 kWh per customer (21st lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (8th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![33. West Virginia • Average price of electricity: 11.62 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,102 kWh per customer (11th highest) • Average monthly bill: $126 (11th highest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/thinkstockphotos-92218578-e1450456437449.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
33. West Virginia
• Average price of electricity: 11.62 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,102 kWh per customer (11th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $126 (11th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.62 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,102 kWh per customer (11th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $126 (11th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![32. Virginia • Average price of electricity: 11.67 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,120 kWh per customer (10th highest) • Average monthly bill: $127 (8th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-5b773cda.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
32. Virginia
• Average price of electricity: 11.67 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,120 kWh per customer (10th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (8th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.67 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,120 kWh per customer (10th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (8th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![31. South Dakota • Average price of electricity: 11.68 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 981 kWh per customer (19th highest) • Average monthly bill: $113 (24th highest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/deadwood-south-dakota-e1454967586327.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
31. South Dakota
• Average price of electricity: 11.68 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 981 kWh per customer (19th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $113 (24th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.68 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 981 kWh per customer (19th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $113 (24th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![30. Georgia • Average price of electricity: 11.80 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,138 kWh per customer (7th highest) • Average monthly bill: $131 (6th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/altanta-georgia-skyline.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
30. Georgia
• Average price of electricity: 11.80 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,138 kWh per customer (7th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $131 (6th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.80 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,138 kWh per customer (7th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $131 (6th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![29. Florida • Average price of electricity: 11.85 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,123 kWh per customer (8th highest) • Average monthly bill: $123 (14th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-631c5a03.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
29. Florida
• Average price of electricity: 11.85 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,123 kWh per customer (8th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $123 (14th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.85 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,123 kWh per customer (8th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $123 (14th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![28. Indiana • Average price of electricity: 11.95 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 975 kWh per customer (20th highest) • Average monthly bill: $115 (22nd highest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/indianapolis-indiana.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
28. Indiana
• Average price of electricity: 11.95 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 975 kWh per customer (20th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $115 (22nd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 11.95 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 975 kWh per customer (20th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $115 (22nd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![27. Nevada • Average price of electricity: 12.00 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 925 kWh per customer (25th highest) • Average monthly bill: $105 (19th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-reno-nevada.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
27. Nevada
• Average price of electricity: 12.00 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 925 kWh per customer (25th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (19th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.00 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 925 kWh per customer (25th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (19th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![26. Colorado • Average price of electricity: 12.13 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 694 kWh per customer (14th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $84 (3rd lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/boulder-colorado-e1454094949216.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
26. Colorado
• Average price of electricity: 12.13 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 694 kWh per customer (14th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $84 (3rd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.13 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 694 kWh per customer (14th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $84 (3rd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![25. Ohio • Average price of electricity: 12.37 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 891 kWh per customer (23rd lowest) • Average monthly bill: $111 (25th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/columbus-ohio-e1453319095145.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
25. Ohio
• Average price of electricity: 12.37 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 891 kWh per customer (23rd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (25th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.37 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 891 kWh per customer (23rd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (25th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![24. Arizona • Average price of electricity: 12.50 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,030 kWh per customer (17th highest) • Average monthly bill: $125 (13th highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-flagstaff-arizona1.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24. Arizona
• Average price of electricity: 12.50 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,030 kWh per customer (17th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $125 (13th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.50 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,030 kWh per customer (17th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $125 (13th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![23. Iowa • Average price of electricity: 12.60 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 864 kWh per customer (22nd lowest) • Average monthly bill: $103 (16th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/dubuque-iowa-e1454092120993.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
23. Iowa
• Average price of electricity: 12.60 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 864 kWh per customer (22nd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $103 (16th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.60 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 864 kWh per customer (22nd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $103 (16th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![22. Alabama • Average price of electricity: 12.61 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,214 kWh per customer (3rd highest) • Average monthly bill: $146 (2nd highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-birmingham-alabama.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
22. Alabama
• Average price of electricity: 12.61 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,214 kWh per customer (3rd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $146 (2nd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
BJ Ray / Shutterstock.com• Average price of electricity: 12.61 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,214 kWh per customer (3rd highest)
• Average monthly bill: $146 (2nd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![21. Illinois • Average price of electricity: 12.70 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 733 kWh per customer (16th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $92 (7th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/skyline-chicago-illinois.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
21. Illinois
• Average price of electricity: 12.70 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 733 kWh per customer (16th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $92 (7th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.70 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 733 kWh per customer (16th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $92 (7th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![20. South Carolina • Average price of electricity: 12.78 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 1,155 kWh per customer (6th highest) • Average monthly bill: $146 (the highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/charleston-south-carolina-e1452537502752.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
20. South Carolina
• Average price of electricity: 12.78 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,155 kWh per customer (6th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $146 (the highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.78 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 1,155 kWh per customer (6th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $146 (the highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![19. New Mexico • Average price of electricity: 12.92 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 631 kWh per customer (10th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $76 (the lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/santa-fe-new-mexico-e1449089284758.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
19. New Mexico
• Average price of electricity: 12.92 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 631 kWh per customer (10th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $76 (the lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 12.92 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 631 kWh per customer (10th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $76 (the lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![18. Minnesota • Average price of electricity: 13.19 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 764 kWh per customer (18th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $97 (14th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/minneapolis-minnesota-e1455208774131.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
18. Minnesota
• Average price of electricity: 13.19 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 764 kWh per customer (18th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $97 (14th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 13.19 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 764 kWh per customer (18th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $97 (14th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![17. Kansas • Average price of electricity: 13.27 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 899 kWh per customer (24th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $117 (18th highest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/flu-kansas-e1516651331185.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
17. Kansas
• Average price of electricity: 13.27 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 899 kWh per customer (24th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (18th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Benkrut / IStock• Average price of electricity: 13.27 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 899 kWh per customer (24th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (18th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![16. Delaware • Average price of electricity: 13.44 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 947 kWh per customer (24th highest) • Average monthly bill: $127 (10th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/dover-delaware1-e1448306039487.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
16. Delaware
• Average price of electricity: 13.44 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 947 kWh per customer (24th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (10th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 13.44 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 947 kWh per customer (24th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $127 (10th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![15. Maryland • Average price of electricity: 13.99 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 995 kWh per customer (18th highest) • Average monthly bill: $142 (4th highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/baltimore-inner-harbor-maryland-e1457620984215.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
15. Maryland
• Average price of electricity: 13.99 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 995 kWh per customer (18th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $142 (4th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 13.99 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 995 kWh per customer (18th highest)
• Average monthly bill: $142 (4th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![14. Pennsylvania • Average price of electricity: 14.33 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 841 kWh per customer (20th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $117 (19th highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/gettysburg-pennsylvania-e1455636024276.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
14. Pennsylvania
• Average price of electricity: 14.33 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 841 kWh per customer (20th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (19th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 14.33 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 841 kWh per customer (20th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $117 (19th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![13. Wisconsin • Average price of electricity: 14.68 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 683 kWh per customer (12th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $96 (12th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/thinkstockphotos-467020322-e1455588350538.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
13. Wisconsin
• Average price of electricity: 14.68 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 683 kWh per customer (12th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $96 (12th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 14.68 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 683 kWh per customer (12th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $96 (12th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![12. Michigan • Average price of electricity: 15.47 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 668 kWh per customer (11th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $102 (15th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Coal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/ann-arbor-michigan-e1450389592969.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
12. Michigan
• Average price of electricity: 15.47 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 668 kWh per customer (11th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $102 (15th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 15.47 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 668 kWh per customer (11th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $102 (15th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Coal
![11. New Jersey • Average price of electricity: 15.69 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 691 kWh per customer (13th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $109 (22nd lowest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/trenton-new-jersey-e1450450949648.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
11. New Jersey
• Average price of electricity: 15.69 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 691 kWh per customer (13th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $109 (22nd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 15.69 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 691 kWh per customer (13th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $109 (22nd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![10. Maine • Average price of electricity: 15.96 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 546 kWh per customer (2nd lowest) • Average monthly bill: $86 (4th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/portland-maine-2-e1457100894622.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
10. Maine
• Average price of electricity: 15.96 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 546 kWh per customer (2nd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $86 (4th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 15.96 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 546 kWh per customer (2nd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $86 (4th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![9. Vermont • Average price of electricity: 17.65 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 549 kWh per customer (4th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $95 (11th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-523595-cf5ee82c.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. Vermont
• Average price of electricity: 17.65 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 549 kWh per customer (4th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (11th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 17.65 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 549 kWh per customer (4th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (11th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Conventional hydroelectric
![8. New York • Average price of electricity: 18.04 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 595 kWh per customer (7th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $105 (17th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/new-york-city-manhattan-e1463493307898.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
8. New York
• Average price of electricity: 18.04 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 595 kWh per customer (7th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (17th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 18.04 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 595 kWh per customer (7th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $105 (17th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![7. California • Average price of electricity: 18.24 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 547 kWh per customer (3rd lowest) • Average monthly bill: $95 (10th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/san-jose-california-e1454009753801.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. California
• Average price of electricity: 18.24 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 547 kWh per customer (3rd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (10th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 18.24 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 547 kWh per customer (3rd lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $95 (10th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![6. Rhode Island • Average price of electricity: 18.30 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 586 kWh per customer (5th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $109 (23rd lowest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/providence-rhode-island-4-e1462375399891.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Rhode Island
• Average price of electricity: 18.30 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 586 kWh per customer (5th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $109 (23rd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 18.30 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 586 kWh per customer (5th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $109 (23rd lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![5. Massachusetts • Average price of electricity: 18.92 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 599 kWh per customer (8th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $114 (23rd highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/massachussetts-tobacco.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Massachusetts
• Average price of electricity: 18.92 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 599 kWh per customer (8th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $114 (23rd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 18.92 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 599 kWh per customer (8th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $114 (23rd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![4. New Hampshire • Average price of electricity: 19.22 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 604 kWh per customer (9th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $111 (24th lowest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/new-hampshire-e1454519685683.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. New Hampshire
• Average price of electricity: 19.22 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 604 kWh per customer (9th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (24th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 19.22 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 604 kWh per customer (9th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $111 (24th lowest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![3. Connecticut • Average price of electricity: 20.31 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 711 kWh per customer (15th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $142 (3rd highest) • Largest electricity source: Nuclear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/hartford-connecticut-e1449680195849.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Connecticut
• Average price of electricity: 20.31 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 711 kWh per customer (15th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $142 (3rd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 20.31 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 711 kWh per customer (15th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $142 (3rd highest)
• Largest electricity source: Nuclear
![2. Alaska • Average price of electricity: 21.57 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 590 kWh per customer (6th lowest) • Average monthly bill: $120 (16th highest) • Largest electricity source: Natural gas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/anchorage-alaska-3-e1459438624425.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. Alaska
• Average price of electricity: 21.57 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 590 kWh per customer (6th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $120 (16th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 21.57 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 590 kWh per customer (6th lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $120 (16th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Natural gas
![1. Hawaii • Average price of electricity: 29.50 ¢ /kWh • Average monthly usage: 505 kWh per customer (the lowest) • Average monthly bill: $139 (5th highest) • Largest electricity source: Petroleum liquids](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2019/01/24/USATODAY/usatsports/honolulu-county-hawaii-e1453495456222.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Hawaii
• Average price of electricity: 29.50 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 505 kWh per customer (the lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $139 (5th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Petroleum liquids
Thinkstock• Average price of electricity: 29.50 ¢/kWh
• Average monthly usage: 505 kWh per customer (the lowest)
• Average monthly bill: $139 (5th highest)
• Largest electricity source: Petroleum liquids
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