Electricity price · 2026-05
Electricity price in United States
A typical household in United States pays about $0.184 per kWh (≈ $0.184), National average retail price to the residential sector (revenue ÷ sales), May 2026. That is 24 of 44 countries from cheapest, 5% above the world median of $0.176.
What a monthly bill looks like
Energy charges only, before fixed charges and taxes. Multiply your monthly kWh by the rate, or use a calculator below with the rate pre-filled.
| Monthly usage | Local currency | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | $18.44 | $18.44 |
| 250 kWh | $46.1 | $46.1 |
| 500 kWh | $92.2 | $92.2 |
How United States compares
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (95% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (145% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (69% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (60% less)
Nearby in North America
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at $0.184/kWh
- Appliance running cost at $0.184/kWh
- EV charging cost at $0.184/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at $0.184/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, effective 2026-05. Average revenue per kWh including fixed customer charges but excluding separately itemised sales taxes. Up from 17.37 c/kWh in May 2025. State averages range from about 11 c (Idaho/North Dakota) to over 40 c (Hawaii); California ~30 c. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.