Now electricity is not some sort of luxury, but a necessity. Your electricity bills surely form part of your family expenses - if you are a southerner, electric bills form part of your family expenses because air conditioning is a must during hot summers; or if you are a northerner, it stands for keeping warm during chilling winters.
And most people just keep wondering whether they are being overcharged for electricity. Is your electricity bill higher than the average? Or does it stand just as any other person would?
As per the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, the average electricity bill for an American household as at 2025 will be $154 per month, which is calculated as follows:
Average electricity consumption per month: 881 kWh
Average price per kWh: 17.5 cents
If you ask me, what you will pay for electricity depends on which state you are living in, whom you are buying power from, and consumer patterns of your family. Utah may offer electricity for $89 per month. But in Hawaii, it could be a big $219 per month.
To know where you stand, you need to find your own average monthly electricity cost. Here’s how:
If you have 12 months of billing statements:
Add up the total costs of each month
Subtract fixed fees (like connection charges)
Divide by 12 to get your average
For example:
| Month | Bill Amount |
| November | $119.52 |
| December | $170.32 |
| January | $152.39 |
| ... | ... |
| October | $125.50 |
| Average | $139.94 |
Why average across a year? Because electricity usage changes with the seasons—heating and cooling account for over 30% of total electricity usage.
If you only have your latest bill, look at:
Your monthly usage (in kWh)
The amount you paid
Any fixed charges
Total Bill: $97.79
Fixed Fee: $15
Usage: 422 kWh
Rate: (97.79 - 15) / 422 = $0.1962 per kWh
If your average monthly usage is 843 kWh, then:
843 kWh × $0.1962/kWh = $165.40/month
Electricity prices vary wildly across the U.S., based on:
State energy policies
Local grid infrastructure
Climate and seasonal needs
Here’s a snapshot:
| State | Avg. Monthly Bill |
| Utah | $89 |
| California | $179 |
| Texas | $147 |
| Florida | $182 |
| Hawaii | $219 |
Your bill might still be higher or lower based on household size, home efficiency, and usage habits.
The “right” daily consumption depends on:
Location: Climate influences heating/cooling loads
Home Size: Larger homes require more energy
Household Size: More people, more devices
Appliances: Electric ovens, dryers, or EVs increase usage
| Region | Avg. Monthly Use | Daily kWh Use |
| Louisiana | 1,200 kWh | 40 kWh/day |
| Hawaii | 530 kWh | 17.6 kWh/day |
The electricity burden is the percentage of your total income spent on electricity: this percentage allows you to determine how much home electricity your budget affords.
Calculation format
Electricity burden = annual electricity expense ÷ family total income
General average
On the national level, the average value of electricity burden is about 2%. So, for someone making $90,000 a year, a "normal" electricity bill would amount to around $150 every month.
What to consider if electricity burden surpasses 5%
Being over the 5% electricity burden level, you should probably begin to think about ways to save energy.
Electricity bills differ throughout the country, with changes in electricity prices and usage, as follows:
Electricity price: From 11 to more than 40 cents per kilowatt-hour, depending on the state.
Climate: The uglier the weather, the more heating or cooling is required, so more electricity is consumed.
Appliance use: Electric heat pumps, electric car charging, water heaters, etc.
Time-of-use electricity charges: During peak hours of electricity consumption, a handful of states observe a rise in the price.
After you have grasped this information, you can
Be aware of bill increases: If your electricity usage has not changed, but your electricity bill has increased abruptly, it may be that the electricity utility has raised the price of electricity.
Look for anomalies in timing: If you receive an unusual $250 electricity bill, then it may be due to billing error, a ghostly increase in electricity usage, or an alteration in electricity tariffs.
Compare sensibly: Rather than glance at your neighbor's electricity bill, compare your previous and current bills.
Cutting consumption can help — but only up to a point. If your rates keep rising, you may be stuck paying more for the same amount of electricity.
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