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How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost? About $188

At the 2026 US average residential rate of 18.83 cents per kWh (EIA, March 2026), 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $188 in energy charges. That ranges from roughly $120 in North Dakota (11.95 cents) to about $422 in Hawaii (42.23 cents). To find the cost of any amount, multiply the kWh by your rate in dollars ($0.1883 per kWh at the US average).

1,000 kWh, US avg

$188

at 18.83c/kWh

Cheapest state

$120

North Dakota, 11.95c

Most expensive

$422

Hawaii, 42.23c

100 kWh, US avg

$19

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 18.83 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 18.83c/kWh (US avg)Cost in North Dakota (11.95c)Cost in Hawaii (42.23c)
1 kWh$0.19$0.12$0.42
5 kWh$0.94$0.60$2.11
10 kWh$1.88$1.20$4.22
12 kWh$2.26$1.43$5.07
25 kWh$4.71$2.99$11
50 kWh$9.41$5.97$21
100 kWh$19$12$42
250 kWh$47$30$106
500 kWh$94$60$211
750 kWh$141$90$317
1,000 kWh$188$120$422
1,500 kWh$282$179$633
2,000 kWh$377$239$845
3,000 kWh$565$359$1,267

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 × $0.1883/kWh = $188 at 18.83c/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 $120 to $422 depending on the state. Rates are EIA average residential (March 2026); click a state for the full breakdown.

#StateRate (c/kWh)Cost of 1,000 kWh
1North Dakota11.95$120
2Idaho13.01$130
3Nebraska13.10$131
4Utah13.17$132
5Iowa13.42$134
6Missouri13.44$134
7Montana13.48$135
8Oklahoma13.56$136
9Wyoming13.59$136
10Arkansas13.63$136
11Louisiana14.16$142
12Nevada14.17$142
13South Dakota14.29$143
14Washington14.40$144
15New Mexico14.81$148
16Florida14.86$149
17Kentucky14.88$149
18Oregon14.89$149
19Georgia15.01$150
20Minnesota15.08$151
21Tennessee15.08$151
22Kansas15.34$153
23Arizona15.59$156
24North Carolina16.00$160
25Mississippi16.30$163
26West Virginia16.37$164
27Texas16.39$164
28South Carolina16.45$165
29Colorado16.74$167
30Virginia17.05$171
31Alabama17.15$172
32Delaware17.64$176
33Indiana17.85$179
34Ohio18.78$188
35Wisconsin18.80$188
36Illinois18.86$189
37Maryland20.08$201
38Pennsylvania20.92$209
39Michigan21.20$212
40New Jersey23.49$235
41Vermont24.11$241
42New Hampshire26.92$269
43Alaska27.17$272
44Maine28.32$283
45New York28.55$286
46Rhode Island29.91$299
47Massachusetts30.21$302
48Connecticut30.47$305
49California33.35$334
50Hawaii42.23$422

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FAQ

How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost?
At the 2026 US average residential rate of 18.83 cents per kWh (EIA, March 2026), 1,000 kWh of electricity costs about $188. The exact figure depends on your state: 1,000 kWh costs roughly $120 in North Dakota (the cheapest state at 11.95 cents) and about $422 in Hawaii (the most expensive at 42.23 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 18.83 cents per kWh, 100 kWh costs about $18.83. The simple formula is kWh multiplied by your rate in dollars: 100 kWh times $0.1883 per kWh equals $18.83.
How much does 1 kWh of electricity cost?
One kWh costs the per-kWh rate itself: about 18.83 cents ($0.19) at the 2026 US average. State rates range from 11.95 cents in North Dakota to 42.23 cents in Hawaii, so a single kWh costs between about $0.12 and $0.42 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 18.83 cents, divide by 100 to get dollars ($0.1883 per kWh), then multiply by the kWh amount. For example, 12 kWh times $0.1883 equals about $2.26. 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 (March 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 2026-06-10