Electricity Cost in Massachusetts
The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.21¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $272 per month or $3263 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
30.21 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$271.89
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$3262.68
vs national (monthly)
+$100.53
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Massachusetts Compares
State rate
30.21 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
+58.7%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Massachusetts costs 59% more than the national average.
- Massachusetts ranks #5 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Massachusetts is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Massachusetts appears stable based on recent electricity price changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Massachusetts?
- The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.21 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $271.89.
- Is electricity in Massachusetts cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Massachusetts costs about $100.53 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Massachusetts?
- At the average rate of 30.21¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $271.89 per month, or about $3262.68 per year.