Electricity Affordability in North Dakota

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

Current Electricity Rate

The average residential electricity rate in North Dakota is 11.92¢/kWh.

North Dakota is much lower than national average.

Estimated Electricity Bills

At 900 kWh per month—a common residential usage level—the estimated monthly bill in North Dakota is about $107.28, or $1287.36 per year.

That is lower than the national average estimated bill ($158.13/month) by 32.2%.

• 500 kWh: ~$59.60/month
• 1000 kWh: ~$119.20/month
• 1500 kWh: ~$178.80/month

See average electricity bill in North Dakota 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.

North Dakota 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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• Electricity cost calculator for North Dakota
• Explore electricity cost of living in North Dakota

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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