Electricity Affordability in Minnesota

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

Current Electricity Rate

The average residential electricity rate in Minnesota is 16.04¢/kWh.

Minnesota is close to national average.

Estimated Electricity Bills

At 900 kWh per month—a common residential usage level—the estimated monthly bill in Minnesota is about $144.36, or $1732.32 per year.

That is lower than the national average estimated bill ($158.13/month) by 8.7%.

• 500 kWh: ~$80.20/month
• 1000 kWh: ~$160.40/month
• 1500 kWh: ~$240.60/month

See average electricity bill in Minnesota 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.

Minnesota ranks in the middle tier of states by affordability.

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

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• Electricity cost in Minnesota
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• Electricity cost calculator for Minnesota
• Explore electricity cost of living in Minnesota

National Context

Compare electricity affordability across all states:

• Electricity Affordability in the United States — National hub for affordability analysis
• Electricity Cost by State — Rates and estimated costs
• Electricity Insights — Most expensive and cheapest states

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