Electricity Affordability in Louisiana

Electricity affordability in Louisiana reflects how expensive electricity is relative to typical residential usage. This page summarizes the current rate, estimated bills, and how Louisiana compares to the national average.

Current Electricity Rate

The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 12.34¢/kWh.

Louisiana is much lower than national average.

Estimated Electricity Bills

At 900 kWh per month—a common residential usage level—the estimated monthly bill in Louisiana is about $111.06, or $1332.72 per year.

That is lower than the national average estimated bill ($158.13/month) by 29.8%.

  • 500 kWh: ~$61.70/month
  • 1000 kWh: ~$123.40/month
  • 1500 kWh: ~$185.10/month

See average electricity bill in Louisiana for more bill estimates.

Affordability Context

Electricity cost affects household budgets differently depending on usage, income, and local rates. States with lower rates tend to have lower estimated bills and may be more affordable for typical usage levels.

Louisiana ranks in the less affordable tier of states by affordability.

See most affordable electricity by state and least affordable electricity for full rankings.

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