Electricity Bill Estimator in Montana
Estimate household-profile electricity bills in Montana using fixed monthly kWh assumptions and the statewide residential rate. These pages are for scenario planning and complement the benchmark average-bill and calculator pages.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Montana average rate | 13.33 ¢/kWh |
| Benchmark monthly bill (900 kWh) | $119.97 |
| Benchmark annual bill | $1439.64 |
| U.S. benchmark monthly bill | $164.16 |
Montana benchmark vs U.S. benchmark
Montana's typical residential bill estimate is lower than the U.S. average by $44.19 per month (26.9%).
Household profile scenarios
This state page is the main bill estimator entry for Montana. Linked profile pages are available only where we currently publish them (0 active for this state).
Across the site we currently publish 16 profile scenario pages in 4 states; other combinations are not linked yet.
| Profile | Monthly usage | Monthly estimate | Annual estimate | Profile scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 650 kWh | $86.64 | $1039.74 | Apartment (not linked yet) |
| Small Home | 900 kWh | $119.97 | $1439.64 | Small Home (not linked yet) |
| Medium Home | 1,200 kWh | $159.96 | $1919.52 | Medium Home (not linked yet) |
| Large Home | 1,600 kWh | $213.28 | $2559.36 | Large Home (not linked yet) |
Related tools and pages
- Average bill benchmark in Montana (single standard usage baseline).
- Electricity cost calculator in Montana (custom kWh and bill math).
- 1,000 kWh fixed usage cost in Montana (fixed monthly kWh example).
- Appliance operating cost pages in Montana (hourly and monthly appliance examples).
- Energy comparison hub (organized comparison entry points).
- Offers and savings in Montana (shopping and promotions).
- Electricity providers in Montana (who sells power in your area).
Appliances and comparisons
Track Montana electricity changes
Get notified about 900 kWh rate changes and savings opportunities in Montana.
State cost and bill pathways for Montana
- Average power price in Montana — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Montana electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Montana — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Montana — State electricity inflation analysis
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Montana — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 500 kWh cost in Montana — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Montana — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Montana — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Montana
- Compare Montana with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Montana vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Montana electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Montana — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.