Household Electricity Usage in Wisconsin
A typical home in Wisconsin uses about 900 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 19.21 ¢/kWh, that's about $172.89 a month.
Wisconsin modeled monthly usage
900 kWh
Wisconsin modeled annual usage
10,800 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Wisconsin average rate
19.21 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$172.89
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin modeled monthly usage | 900 kWh |
| Wisconsin modeled annual usage | 10,800 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Wisconsin average rate | 19.21 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $172.89 |
Wisconsin usage vs U.S. household benchmark
Wisconsin monthly usage
900 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Wisconsin rate
19.21 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Wisconsin uses about 900 kWh a month, about 0.1% above the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 19.21 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $172.89 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Wisconsin
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.05 | $1152.60 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $192.10 | $2305.20 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $288.15 | $3457.80 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $384.20 | $4610.40 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
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Wisconsin appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Wisconsin at 19.21 ¢/kWh.
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
- Electricity cost for 1,000 kWh in Wisconsin — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 600 kWh cost in Wisconsin — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 500 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.