How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Wisconsin?
500 kWh of electricity costs about $96.05 in Wisconsin at the state's average rate of 19.21 ¢/kWh. That uses the all-in average rate; separately billed taxes and fixed fees are not included.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin average rate | 19.21 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 500 kWh cost | $96.05 |
| U.S. average cost | $96.60 |
Compared to U.S. average
500 kWh in Wisconsin is less expensive by $0.55 compared to the U.S. average.
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Estimated cost: $96.05
500 kWh × 19.21 ¢/kWh = $96.05 (Wisconsin)
For 500 kWh, the lowest state average is North Dakota ($61.75) and the highest is Hawaii ($233.10).
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026.
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State cost and bill pathways for Wisconsin
- Wisconsin electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Wisconsin electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Milwaukee electricity estimate (Wisconsin) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Wisconsin — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Wisconsin household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Wisconsin electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Wisconsin — State electricity inflation analysis
- Wisconsin electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 600 kWh cost in Wisconsin — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 300 kWh in Wisconsin — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 100 kWh in Wisconsin — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Wisconsin electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Wisconsin — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Wisconsin — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Wisconsin — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Wisconsin — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Wisconsin — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Wisconsin — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Wisconsin
- Wisconsin electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Wisconsin vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Wisconsin vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Wisconsin 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
- Wisconsin electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Wisconsin average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.