Electricity Cost in Idaho
The average residential electricity rate in Idaho is 12.70¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $114 per month or $1372 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
12.70 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$114.30
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1371.60
vs national (monthly)
$-59.58
National avg: 19.32¢/kWh
How Idaho Compares
State rate
12.70 ¢/kWh
National average
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference
-34.3%
Category
much lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Idaho costs 34% less than the national average.
- Idaho ranks #50 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Idaho is among the 10 least expensive states.
- Idaho has a value score of 99, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Idaho shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Idaho?
- The average residential electricity rate in Idaho is 12.70 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $114.30.
- Is electricity in Idaho cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Idaho costs about $59.58 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Idaho?
- At the average rate of 12.70¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $114.30 per month, or about $1371.60 per year.