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Electricity Price Extremes
The states with the highest and lowest average residential electricity rates, plus the largest deviations from the national average as measured by the Electricity Price Index™ (base = 100).
Top 5 most expensive states
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Affordability |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.00 | Very Expensive |
| California | 33.25 | Average |
| New York | 29.93 | Average |
| Rhode Island | 29.46 | Average |
| Massachusetts | 28.82 | Average |
Top 5 least expensive states
Highest index values (furthest above average)
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.00 | 282 |
| California | 33.25 | 180 |
| New York | 29.93 | 162 |
| Rhode Island | 29.46 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | 28.82 | 156 |