Free home energy tool
Home Electricity Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly electric bill, yearly energy cost, and the cost of running an individual appliance.
Enter your electricity details
State rates are currently available for the United States.
This is an average residential rate. You can replace it with the all-in rate on your utility bill.
kWh
Find this number on your utility bill. A typical U.S. home may use roughly 500–1,500 kWh per month.
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The selected state provides a starting estimate. Replace it with your utility’s all-in rate when available.
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Include customer, delivery, service, or other fixed charges.
Your estimated electricity cost
Estimated monthly bill
$172.50
Daily average
$5.75
Estimated annual cost
$2,070.00
Energy charge$157.50
Fixed charges$15.00
Annual energy use10,800 kWh
This is an estimate. Your actual bill may include taxes, demand charges, time-of-use rates, weather adjustments, and utility-specific fees.
Estimate the cost of one appliance
watts
hours
days
This 1,500-watt appliance would use about 90 kWh and cost approximately $15.75 per month at your entered rate.
Formula: electricity cost = energy use × electricity rate + fixed charges. Appliance energy = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours per day × days per month. State averages are from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and are updated periodically. Results are planning estimates and are not a substitute for a utility bill or electrical professional.