Electricity Cost in Hawaii
The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii is 48.00¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $432 per month or $5184 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
48.00 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$432.00
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$5184.00
vs national (monthly)
+$267.21
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How Hawaii Compares
State rate
48.00 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
+162.2%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Hawaii costs 162% more than the national average.
- Hawaii ranks #1 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Hawaii is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Hawaii shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
More Data & Comparisons
- Hawaii electricity rates — The state overview: current rate, national rank, and the last 12 months
- See electricity cost-of-living analysis in Hawaii
- Moving to Hawaii? See estimated electricity costs.
- See electricity price history in Hawaii
- Need usage-based estimates? Try the electricity cost calculator for Hawaii.
- Interested in backup power? See battery recharge cost in Hawaii.
- Compare battery recharge cost with generator operating cost in Hawaii.
- Average electricity bill in Hawaii — Estimated monthly and annual bills
- Full Hawaii knowledge page — Rates, value score, affordability, trends
- West region — Compare with neighboring states
- Rate rankings (high to low)
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- How much does 500 kWh cost? · 1000 kWh · 2000 kWh — Fixed electricity cost examples
- Compare electricity prices between states — See state-to-state electricity comparisons
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Hawaii?
- The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii is 48.00 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $432.00.
- Is electricity in Hawaii cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Hawaii costs about $267.21 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Hawaii?
- At the average rate of 48.00¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $432.00 per month, or about $5184.00 per year.