Electricity Cost in Montana
The average residential electricity rate in Montana is 13.48¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $121 per month or $1456 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
13.48 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$121.32
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1455.84
vs national (monthly)
$-50.04
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Montana Compares
State rate
13.48 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
-29.2%
Category
much lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Montana costs 29% less than the national average.
- Montana ranks #44 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Montana is among the 10 least expensive states.
- Montana has a value score of 95, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Montana shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Montana?
- The average residential electricity rate in Montana is 13.48 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $121.32.
- Is electricity in Montana cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Montana costs about $50.04 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Montana?
- At the average rate of 13.48¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $121.32 per month, or about $1455.84 per year.