Is Electricity Expensive in Rhode Island?

How Rhode Island's rate compares

Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.42¢/kWh, which is above the national average. The rate tier classification for Rhode Island is "High".

Affordability Index

With an Affordability Index of 44/100, Rhode Island falls in the "Average" category. States scoring 80+ are considered very affordable; states below 20 are very expensive.

What drives the price?

Electricity prices vary by state due to fuel mix, generation infrastructure, regulatory environment, and seasonal demand. Rhode Island's rate reflects these regional factors as reported by the source data.

Monthly cost impact

• At 500 kWh/month: ~$142.10 (energy only)
• At 1,000 kWh/month: ~$284.20 (energy only)
• At 1,500 kWh/month: ~$426.30 (energy only)

Data freshness

This data was Updated 36 days ago. Freshness status: fresh.