Electricity Cost in Massachusetts
The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.49¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $274 per month or $3293 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
30.49 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$274.41
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$3292.92
vs national (monthly)
+$109.62
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How Massachusetts Compares
State rate
30.49 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
+66.5%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Massachusetts costs 67% more than the national average.
- Massachusetts ranks #4 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Massachusetts is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Massachusetts shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
More Data & Comparisons
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City electricity costs in Massachusetts
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Massachusetts?
- The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.49 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $274.41.
- Is electricity in Massachusetts cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Massachusetts costs about $109.62 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 30.49¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $274.41 per month, or about $3292.92 per year.