kWh Cost Calculator

Use this cost per kWh calculator to estimate how much any electricity usage costs by state. Enter kWh, pick a state or U.S. average, and see the math — or browse fixed usage tiers below.

kWh cost calculator

Enter any kWh amount and pick your state (or U.S. average) to see estimated electricity cost using published residential average rates.

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As of July 2026, 1,000 kWh costs about $183.10 at the U.S. average residential rate of 18.31 ¢/kWh (EIA).

1,000 kWh

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18.31 ¢/kWh

U.S. average rate

1,000 kWh cost snapshot (no JavaScript required)

Location	Average rate	1,000 kWh estimate
U.S. average	18.31 ¢/kWh	$183.10
Louisiana (lowest state average)	12.72 ¢/kWh	$127.20
Hawaii (highest state average)	48.00 ¢/kWh	$480.00

Looking for a monthly bill estimate by state? Use the electricity bill calculator. For the price per kWh in a specific state, see electricity price per kWh pages.

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Browse by electricity usage tier

These hubs link to state pages for common monthly kWh levels. For any other amount, use the calculator above.

100 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 100 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

102 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 102 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

114 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 114 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

137 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 137 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

250 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 250 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

300 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 300 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

400 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 400 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

500 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 500 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

504 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 504 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

600 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 600 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

750 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 750 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

800 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 800 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

900 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 900 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

1,000 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 1,000 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

1,200 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 1,200 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

1,250 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 1,250 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

1,500 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 1,500 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

2,000 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 2,000 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

2,500 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 2,500 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

3,000 kWh electricity usage hub

Browse state-by-state electricity cost pages for 3,000 kWh usage and compare common residential scenarios.

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