How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Massachusetts?
This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 500 kWh in Massachusetts using the latest statewide residential average rate.
Massachusetts average rate
30.21 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$151.05
U.S. average cost
$95.20
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts average rate | 30.21 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 500 kWh cost | $151.05 |
| U.S. average cost | $95.20 |
Compared to U.S. average
Massachusetts (500 kWh)
$151.05
U.S. (500 kWh)
$95.20
Difference
+$55.85
500 kWh in Massachusetts is more expensive by $55.85 compared to the U.S. average.
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State cost and bill pathways for Massachusetts
- Average power price in Massachusetts — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Massachusetts electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Massachusetts — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Boston, Massachusetts — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Massachusetts monthly electricity bill estimate — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Massachusetts — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Massachusetts — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Massachusetts — State electricity inflation analysis
- Massachusetts electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Massachusetts — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Massachusetts — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 2,000 kWh in Massachusetts — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Massachusetts — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Massachusetts — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Massachusetts — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Massachusetts — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Massachusetts — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Massachusetts — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Massachusetts — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Massachusetts
- Compare Massachusetts with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Massachusetts vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Massachusetts vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Massachusetts electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Massachusetts electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Massachusetts average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Massachusetts electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Massachusetts — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.