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How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost? About $184

At the 2026 US average residential rate of 18.44 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $184 in energy charges. That ranges from roughly $124 in Idaho (12.35 cents) to about $520 in Hawaii (52 cents). To find the cost of any amount, multiply the kWh by your rate in dollars ($0.1844 per kWh at the US average), or use the calculator below.

Cost of any kWh amount

Enter a kWh amount and pick a rate to see the energy-charge cost instantly.

1,000 kWh at US average (18.44 cents/kWh)

$184.40

1,000 kWh × $0.1844/kWh = $184.40

US average

$184.40

18.44c

Cheapest

$123.50

Idaho, 12.35c

Most expensive

$520.00

Hawaii, 52c

Energy charge only. Your bill also adds a fixed monthly customer charge and taxes, so the all-in cost per kWh you pay is usually a few cents higher than the rate above.

1,000 kWh, US avg

$184

at 18.44c/kWh

Cheapest state

$124

Idaho, 12.35c

Most expensive

$520

Hawaii, 52c

100 kWh, US avg

$18

one tenth of 1,000

Cost of electricity by kWh amount (US average)

The table below shows the energy-charge cost of common kWh amounts at the 2026 US average of 18.44 cents per kWh. To get the cost for your own rate, multiply the kWh amount by your per-kWh rate in dollars. These figures exclude fixed customer and delivery charges and taxes, which your bill adds on top.

Electricity usedCost at 18.44c/kWh (US avg)Cost in Idaho (12.35c)Cost in Hawaii (52c)
1 kWh$0.18$0.12$0.52
5 kWh$0.92$0.62$2.60
10 kWh$1.84$1.24$5.20
12 kWh$2.21$1.48$6.24
25 kWh$4.61$3.09$13
50 kWh$9.22$6.17$26
100 kWh$18$12$52
250 kWh$46$31$130
500 kWh$92$62$260
750 kWh$138$93$390
1,000 kWh$184$124$520
1,500 kWh$277$185$780
2,000 kWh$369$247$1,040
3,000 kWh$553$371$1,560

The simple formula

Electricity is billed per kilowatt-hour (kWh). To find the energy cost of any amount, multiply the kWh by your rate:

cost = kWh × (rate in cents ÷ 100)
example: 1,000 kWh × $0.1844/kWh = $184 at 18.44c/kWh

One important caveat: this gives the energy charge, not your whole bill. A real electricity bill also includes a fixed monthly customer charge, per-kWh delivery charges (in regulated states these are bundled into the rate above; in deregulated states they are separate line items), and state and local taxes. The all-in cost per kWh you actually pay is usually a few cents higher than the headline supply rate. For a bill-level estimate that accounts for your state, use the electricity cost calculator.

Cost of 1,000 kWh in every state

Because residential rates vary more than threefold across the country, the cost of the same 1,000 kWh swings from about $124 to $520 depending on the state. Rates are EIA average residential (May 2026); click a state for the full breakdown.

#StateRate (c/kWh)Cost of 1,000 kWh
1Idaho12.35$124
2Utah12.96$130
3Oklahoma13.38$134
4Nebraska13.59$136
5Nevada13.60$136
6North Dakota13.61$136
7Missouri13.68$137
8New Mexico14.12$141
9Iowa14.14$141
10Louisiana14.15$142
11Arkansas14.36$144
12Tennessee14.47$145
13Montana14.67$147
14Wyoming14.80$148
15Washington14.95$150
16Kentucky14.98$150
17North Carolina15.09$151
18Kansas15.13$151
19Florida15.17$152
20Arizona15.23$152
21South Dakota15.73$157
22Georgia15.84$158
23Colorado16.16$162
24Mississippi16.16$162
25South Carolina16.18$162
26Oregon16.27$163
27Texas16.44$164
28Alabama16.77$168
29West Virginia16.80$168
30Minnesota16.95$170
31Virginia17.61$176
32Indiana18.15$182
33Delaware19.38$194
34Ohio19.52$195
35Wisconsin19.74$197
36Pennsylvania21.55$216
37Maryland21.77$218
38Michigan22.01$220
39New Jersey23.27$233
40Illinois23.85$239
41Vermont24.89$249
42New Hampshire27.33$273
43Connecticut27.37$274
44Alaska28.23$282
45Maine28.63$286
46Massachusetts28.82$288
47Rhode Island29.46$295
48New York29.93$299
49California33.25$333
50Hawaii52.00$520

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FAQ

How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost?
At the 2026 US average residential rate of 18.44 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026), 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $184. The exact figure depends on your state: 1,000 kWh costs roughly $124 in Idaho (the cheapest state at 12.35 cents) and about $520 in Hawaii (the most expensive at 52 cents). This is the energy charge only; your actual bill also includes fixed delivery and customer charges plus taxes.
How much does 100 kWh of electricity cost?
At the US average of 18.44 cents per kWh, 100 kWh costs about $18.44. The simple formula is kWh multiplied by your rate in dollars: 100 kWh times $0.1844 per kWh equals $18.44.
How much does 1 kWh of electricity cost?
One kWh costs the per-kWh rate itself: about 18.44 cents ($0.18) at the 2026 US average. State rates range from 12.35 cents in Idaho to 52 cents in Hawaii, so a single kWh costs between about $0.12 and $0.52 depending on where you live.
How do I calculate the cost of any number of kWh?
Multiply the number of kWh by your per-kWh rate. If your rate is 18.44 cents, divide by 100 to get dollars ($0.1844 per kWh), then multiply by the kWh amount. For example, 12 kWh times $0.1844 equals about $2.21. Your real bill adds fixed charges and taxes on top, so the all-in cost per kWh is usually a few cents higher than the headline supply-plus-delivery rate.
Is the cost of 1,000 kWh the same as a monthly bill?
Roughly, for an average home. US households use about 863 kWh per month on average, so 1,000 kWh is a little above a typical month. But a monthly bill is not just kWh times rate: it also includes a fixed customer charge (often $5 to $20) and taxes, and in many states summer rates are higher than winter rates. Use the cost figures here as the energy-charge baseline, then add your fixed charges and taxes for the all-in total.
Disclaimer. Costs shown are the energy charge only, calculated from EIA average residential rates (May 2026) and exclude fixed customer charges, separate delivery charges where applicable, and taxes. Your actual cost per kWh may be higher once those are included. Independent resource, not affiliated with any utility.

Updated 2026-07-25