Average Electricity Rates by State
| State | Rate ($/kWh) |
|---|---|
| Texas | $0.12 |
| California | $0.27 |
| New York | $0.20 |
| Florida | $0.13 |
| Hawaii | $0.43 |
| US Average | $0.16 |
Estimate your monthly electricity bill based on appliance usage, wattage, and local electricity rates.
| State | Rate ($/kWh) |
|---|---|
| Texas | $0.12 |
| California | $0.27 |
| New York | $0.20 |
| Florida | $0.13 |
| Hawaii | $0.43 |
| US Average | $0.16 |
The average US household uses about 900 kWh per month, costing roughly $140-$150.
HVAC (heating + cooling) accounts for about 50% of home energy use. Water heaters, dryers, and refrigerators are the next biggest consumers.
Enter your appliances, wattage, and daily usage hours, plus your electricity rate. The calculator estimates your monthly and annual electricity bill.
Monthly kWh per appliance = (Watts Γ Hours/Day Γ 30) / 1000. Monthly Cost = Total kWh Γ Rate. Add fixed charges and taxes for the final bill.
Refrigerator (150W, 24hr), TV (100W, 5hr), AC (1500W, 8hr), Lights (200W, 6hr): Monthly = (108+15+360+36) kWh = 519 kWh Γ $0.12 = $62.28.
HVAC is typically 40-50% of your bill. Set AC to 78Β°F when home, higher when away. LED bulbs save 75% vs incandescent. Use a kill-a-watt meter to find energy vampires.