Household Electricity Usage in Massachusetts
A typical home in Massachusetts uses about 730 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 29.45 ¢/kWh, that's about $214.98 a month.
Massachusetts modeled monthly usage
730 kWh
Massachusetts modeled annual usage
8,760 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Massachusetts average rate
29.45 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$214.98
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts modeled monthly usage | 730 kWh |
| Massachusetts modeled annual usage | 8,760 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Massachusetts average rate | 29.45 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $214.98 |
Massachusetts usage vs U.S. household benchmark
Massachusetts monthly usage
730 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Massachusetts rate
29.45 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Massachusetts uses about 730 kWh a month, about 18.8% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 29.45 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $214.98 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Massachusetts
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $147.25 | $1767.00 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $294.50 | $3534.00 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $441.75 | $5301.00 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $589.00 | $7068.00 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
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Massachusetts appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Massachusetts at 29.45 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Massachusetts
- Average power price in Massachusetts — What a kWh of electricity costs in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts electricity rates — 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 — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Massachusetts — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
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
- 600 kWh cost in Massachusetts — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 900 kWh in Massachusetts — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 500 kWh in Massachusetts — Cost for this usage amount in 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: 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.