Electricity Cost in Wisconsin
The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 18.20¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $164 per month or $1966 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
18.20 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$163.80
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1965.60
vs national (monthly)
+$3.06
National avg: 17.86¢/kWh
How Wisconsin Compares
State rate
18.20 ¢/kWh
National average
17.86 ¢/kWh
Difference
+1.9%
Category
close to national average
Key Insights
- Wisconsin ranks #15 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
- The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 18.20 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $163.80.
- Is electricity in Wisconsin cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Wisconsin costs about $3.06 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Wisconsin?
- At the average rate of 18.20¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $163.80 per month, or about $1965.60 per year.