# Electricity Cost by State

> Electricity Cost by State (electricitycostbystate.com) answers "what does it cost to run" questions: the running cost of 31 household appliances and the home-charging cost of 24 electric cars in all 50 US states and DC, priced with each state's average residential electricity rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The latest rate month is July 2026; rates are refreshed monthly when the EIA publishes. Figures are estimates for typical use, not quotes or advice.

Cost = watts × hours of use × duty cycle ÷ 1,000 × the state's price per kWh. Refrigerators and freezers use typical annual consumption (ENERGY STAR) instead. A month is 365 ÷ 12 = 30.42 days; seasonal appliances (heaters, fans, dehumidifiers) are priced per month in season and their year counts only the season. Each page states the wattage, hours, season and rate next to the number.

Electric cars use the EPA combined rating in kWh per 100 miles, measured at the wall (charging losses included). An optional charging-session estimate uses verified usable battery capacity ÷ 90% charging efficiency; a month is 1,000 miles; the gasoline comparison is a 30 mpg car at the AAA national average ($4.37 a gallon on October 5, 2026).

Rates are the EIA average price paid by homes (residential revenue ÷ kWh sold, all utilities; Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A). For July 2026: US average 18.31¢ per kWh; cheapest Louisiana (12.72¢), most expensive Hawaii (48.00¢). Changes compare with the same month a year earlier.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://electricitycostbystate.com/): what common appliances and electric cars cost to run at the US average rate, and every state's rate
- [Electricity rates by state](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/): all 50 states and DC ranked by residential price per kWh, with the change from a year earlier
- [Average electric bill by state, 2024](https://electricitycostbystate.com/average-electric-bill-by-state/): matching-year EIA residential bills, customers, purchases and prices; source-dated CSV with annual totals
- [Read your electricity bill](https://electricitycostbystate.com/guides/how-to-read-electricity-bill/): original annotated sample and browser-only line-item calculator; effective and marginal rates, fixed charges and credits
- [What appliances cost to run](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/): 31 appliances by category, with a page for every state
- [What electric cars cost to charge at home](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/): 24 electric cars, per 100 miles and per month, with a page for every state
- [Electricity cost calculator](https://electricitycostbystate.com/calculator/): any watts or kWh a day, hours and days of use, at any state's rate or your own

## Calculators and hubs

- [Single-speed vs variable-speed pool pump cost](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/pool-pump-vs-variable-speed-pool-pump/): same gross circulated volume; two sourced above-ground laboratory references or confirmed installed measurements, runtime feasibility and explicit hydraulic limits
- [What heating and cooling appliances cost to run](https://electricitycostbystate.com/category/heating-cooling/): 7 appliances ranked by monthly cost
- [What kitchen appliances cost to run](https://electricitycostbystate.com/category/kitchen/): 11 appliances ranked by monthly cost
- [What laundry appliances cost to run](https://electricitycostbystate.com/category/laundry/): 3 appliances ranked by monthly cost
- [What home office equipment cost to run](https://electricitycostbystate.com/category/office/): 3 appliances ranked by monthly cost
- [Space heater and electric blanket: energy costs](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/space-heater-vs-electric-blanket/): An electric blanket warms a person, while a space heater warms a room. Lower energy here does not mean equivalent room heating. At the stated usage, Space heater costs $331.78 a year and Electric blanket costs $22.12.
- [Toaster or toaster oven for the same toast or snack](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/toaster-vs-toaster-oven/): A toaster and a toaster oven draw different power and need different times for the same bread. Enter the powered minutes each needs for the same amount and result; equal runtime is not the same task. The page compares the powered minutes you enter for the same toast or snack, including preheat; it supplies no cooking times.
- [Electric oven or toaster oven for the same dish](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/electric-oven-vs-toaster-oven/): Ovens and toaster ovens differ in power, preheat time and how much food fits. Compare the powered minutes each needs for the same dish and result, including preheat. The page compares the powered minutes you enter for the same dish, including preheat; it supplies no cooking times.
- [Microwave or electric oven for the same dish](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/microwave-vs-electric-oven/): A microwave and an oven heat food differently and need different times. Compare the powered minutes each needs for the same dish and result, including oven preheat. The page compares the powered minutes you enter for the same dish, including preheat; it supplies no cooking times.
- [Laptop and desktop computer with monitor: energy costs](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/laptop-vs-desktop-computer/): For the same hours of work a desktop tower needs a separate display; a laptop has one built in. Both computer figures are older DOE reference values, so measure your own machines for a firm answer. At the stated usage, Laptop costs $26.73 a year and Desktop computer with monitor costs $70.41.
- [Chest or upright freezer: energy at the same capacity](https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/chest-freezer-vs-upright-freezer/): Certified chest freezers against certified upright freezers within 1.0 cu ft. At 15.7 cu ft, the GE FCM16DL**** uses 277 kWh a year; matching uprights have a median of 493 kWh, about $39.55 a year more at 18.3¢ per kWh.
- [Embed a running-cost widget](https://electricitycostbystate.com/embed/): free iframe widget with a plain link, updated with the rates
- [Download and reuse the data](https://electricitycostbystate.com/data/): monthly EIA residential rates by state as CSV and SVG, 2024 average bills CSV, JSON API, freshness status and the credit line to use

## Appliances

- [Space heater](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/): $66.83 a month in season at the US average (8 hours a day on its high setting, November to March)
- [Ceiling fan](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/ceiling-fan/): $1.74 a month in season at the US average (8 hours a day, May to September)
- [Whole-house fan](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/whole-house-fan/): $16.54 a month in season at the US average (6 hours a day in the evening, May to September)
- [Dehumidifier](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/): $52.46 a month in season at the US average (12 hours a day of running time, May to September)
- [Electric blanket](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/electric-blanket/): $4.46 a month in season at the US average (8 hours a night at full power (double size), November to March)
- [Refrigerator](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/refrigerator/): $5.57 a month at the US average (plugged in all year at the named model’s annual label energy)
- [Chest freezer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/chest-freezer/): $3.22 a month at the US average (plugged in all year at the named model’s annual label energy)
- [Upright freezer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/upright-freezer/): $6.18 a month at the US average (plugged in all year at the named model’s annual label energy)
- [Electric oven](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/electric-oven/): $10.05 a month at the US average (1 hour a day of cooking)
- [Microwave](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/microwave/): $1.29 a month at the US average (15 minutes a day)
- [Dishwasher](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/dishwasher/): $7.16 a month at the US average (one 1-hour cycle, 5 days a week)
- [Coffee maker](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/coffee-maker/): $3.34 a month at the US average (30 minutes a day, including the warming plate)
- [Toaster](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/toaster/): $0.47 a month at the US average (6 minutes a day)
- [Toaster oven](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/toaster-oven/): $3.62 a month at the US average (30 minutes a day)
- [Washing machine](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/washing-machine/): $1.27 a month at the US average (one 1-hour load, 4 days a week (motor only))
- [Clothes dryer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/clothes-dryer/): $6.83 a month at the US average (one 57-minute load, 4 days a week)
- [Clothes iron](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/clothes-iron/): $0.60 a month at the US average (30 minutes, twice a week, with the thermostat cycling about half the time)
- [TV](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/tv/): $3.44 a month at the US average (5 hours a day)
- [Desktop computer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/desktop-computer/): $5.35 a month at the US average (8 hours a day (tower only, no monitor))
- [Laptop](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/laptop/): $2.23 a month at the US average (8 hours a day while plugged in)
- [Computer monitor](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/computer-monitor/): $0.52 a month at the US average (8 hours a day)
- [Electric water heater](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/electric-water-heater/): $83.54 a month at the US average (3 hours a day of element heating time (tank type))
- [Hair dryer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/hair-dryer/): $2.51 a month at the US average (15 minutes a day)
- [Well pump](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/well-pump/): $3.76 a month at the US average (1 hour a day of pumping)
- [Vacuum cleaner](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/vacuum-cleaner/): $0.97 a month at the US average (1 hour a week)
- [Window air conditioner](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/): $15.15 a month in season at the US average (8 hours per day, May to September, compressor on 50% of the time; fan and standby excluded)
- [Portable air conditioner](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/portable-air-conditioner/): $22.28 a month in season at the US average (8 hours per day, May to September, compressor on 50% of the time; fan and standby excluded)
- [Pool pump](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/pool-pump/): $39.04 a month in season at the US average (8 hours per day, May to September, at the high test point; standby excluded)
- [Mini fridge](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/mini-fridge/): $4.09 a month at the US average (year-round operation at the annual label energy)
- [Air fryer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/air-fryer/): $3.74 a month at the US average (one illustrative meal per day: 3 preheat + 20 cooking minutes at full rated input)
- [Hot tub](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/hot-tub/): $24.86 a month at the US average (covered standby at the named normalized laboratory average, 24 hours a day; active use excluded)

## Electric cars

- [Cadillac Lyriq](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/cadillac-lyriq/): $6.74 per 100 miles and $67.42 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 36.8 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Cadillac Vistiq](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/cadillac-vistiq/): $7.20 per 100 miles and $72.04 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 39.3 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/chevrolet-blazer-ev/): $6.54 per 100 miles and $65.43 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 35.7 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Chevrolet Bolt](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/chevrolet-bolt/): $5.16 per 100 miles and $51.63 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 28.2 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/chevrolet-equinox-ev/): $5.69 per 100 miles and $56.90 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 31.1 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/chevrolet-silverado-ev/): $8.76 per 100 miles and $87.60 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 47.8 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/ford-f-150-lightning/): $9.04 per 100 miles and $90.39 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 49.4 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/ford-mustang-mach-e/): $5.76 per 100 miles and $57.56 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 31.4 kWh per 100 miles)
- [GMC Sierra EV](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/gmc-sierra-ev/): $9.21 per 100 miles and $92.07 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 50.3 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/hyundai-ioniq-5/): $5.49 per 100 miles and $54.93 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 30.0 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Hyundai Ioniq 9](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/hyundai-ioniq-9/): $6.77 per 100 miles and $67.75 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 37.0 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Lucid Air](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/lucid-air/): $4.24 per 100 miles and $42.37 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 23.1 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Cybertruck](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-cybertruck/): $7.86 per 100 miles and $78.56 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 42.9 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-3-performance/): $5.54 per 100 miles and $55.38 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 30.2 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-3-premium-awd/): $4.83 per 100 miles and $48.29 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 26.4 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-3-premium-rwd/): $4.51 per 100 miles and $45.12 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 24.6 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-3/): $4.45 per 100 miles and $44.50 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 24.3 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model S](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-s/): $4.97 per 100 miles and $49.68 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 27.1 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model X](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-x/): $5.90 per 100 miles and $58.96 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 32.2 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-y/): $5.03 per 100 miles and $50.34 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 27.5 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-y-premium-rwd/): $4.62 per 100 miles and $46.19 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 25.2 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model Y Performance AWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-y-performance/): $5.85 per 100 miles and $58.55 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 32.0 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model Y Standard AWD](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-y-standard-awd/): $4.85 per 100 miles and $48.52 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 26.5 kWh per 100 miles)
- [Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/tesla-model-y-standard-rwd/): $4.46 per 100 miles and $44.58 a month at 1,000 miles at the US average (EPA 24.3 kWh per 100 miles)

## Electricity rates by state

- [Electricity rate in Alabama](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/alabama/): 16.40¢ per kWh (July 2026), 28th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Alaska](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/alaska/): 28.83¢ per kWh (July 2026), 46th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Arizona](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/arizona/): 15.38¢ per kWh (July 2026), 19th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Arkansas](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/arkansas/): 14.33¢ per kWh (July 2026), 9th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in California](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/california/): 33.61¢ per kWh (July 2026), 50th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Colorado](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/colorado/): 17.00¢ per kWh (July 2026), 30th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Connecticut](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/connecticut/): 24.16¢ per kWh (July 2026), 41st cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Delaware](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/delaware/): 18.48¢ per kWh (July 2026), 33rd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in District of Columbia](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/district-of-columbia/): 25.21¢ per kWh (July 2026), 43rd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Florida](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/florida/): 15.03¢ per kWh (July 2026), 15th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Georgia](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/georgia/): 16.27¢ per kWh (July 2026), 27th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Hawaii](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/hawaii/): 48.00¢ per kWh (July 2026), 51st cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Idaho](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/idaho/): 13.73¢ per kWh (July 2026), 6th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Illinois](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/illinois/): 19.22¢ per kWh (July 2026), 35th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Indiana](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/indiana/): 16.73¢ per kWh (July 2026), 29th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Iowa](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/iowa/): 15.99¢ per kWh (July 2026), 24th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Kansas](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/kansas/): 15.27¢ per kWh (July 2026), 17th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Kentucky](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/kentucky/): 13.81¢ per kWh (July 2026), 8th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Louisiana](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/louisiana/): 12.72¢ per kWh (July 2026), 1st cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Maine](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/maine/): 32.41¢ per kWh (July 2026), 49th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Maryland](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/maryland/): 21.41¢ per kWh (July 2026), 37th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Massachusetts](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/massachusetts/): 30.49¢ per kWh (July 2026), 48th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Michigan](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/michigan/): 23.05¢ per kWh (July 2026), 39th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Minnesota](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/minnesota/): 17.45¢ per kWh (July 2026), 31st cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Mississippi](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/mississippi/): 14.54¢ per kWh (July 2026), 12th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Missouri](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/missouri/): 16.09¢ per kWh (July 2026), 25th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Montana](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/montana/): 14.99¢ per kWh (July 2026), 14th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Nebraska](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/nebraska/): 13.78¢ per kWh (July 2026), 7th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Nevada](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/nevada/): 12.77¢ per kWh (July 2026), 2nd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in New Hampshire](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/new-hampshire/): 26.60¢ per kWh (July 2026), 44th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in New Jersey](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/new-jersey/): 25.19¢ per kWh (July 2026), 42nd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in New Mexico](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/new-mexico/): 16.09¢ per kWh (July 2026), 26th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in New York](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/new-york/): 29.90¢ per kWh (July 2026), 47th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in North Carolina](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/north-carolina/): 15.16¢ per kWh (July 2026), 16th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in North Dakota](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/north-dakota/): 13.41¢ per kWh (July 2026), 4th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Ohio](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/ohio/): 19.45¢ per kWh (July 2026), 36th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Oklahoma](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/oklahoma/): 14.35¢ per kWh (July 2026), 10th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Oregon](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/oregon/): 15.97¢ per kWh (July 2026), 23rd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Pennsylvania](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/pennsylvania/): 21.72¢ per kWh (July 2026), 38th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Rhode Island](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/rhode-island/): 28.29¢ per kWh (July 2026), 45th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in South Carolina](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/south-carolina/): 15.47¢ per kWh (July 2026), 20th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in South Dakota](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/south-dakota/): 15.37¢ per kWh (July 2026), 18th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Tennessee](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/tennessee/): 13.71¢ per kWh (July 2026), 5th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Texas](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/texas/): 15.88¢ per kWh (July 2026), 22nd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Utah](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/utah/): 13.12¢ per kWh (July 2026), 3rd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Vermont](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/vermont/): 23.75¢ per kWh (July 2026), 40th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Virginia](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/virginia/): 17.55¢ per kWh (July 2026), 32nd cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Washington](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/washington/): 14.71¢ per kWh (July 2026), 13th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in West Virginia](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/west-virginia/): 15.78¢ per kWh (July 2026), 21st cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Wisconsin](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/wisconsin/): 19.06¢ per kWh (July 2026), 34th cheapest of 51
- [Electricity rate in Wyoming](https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/wyoming/): 14.36¢ per kWh (July 2026), 11th cheapest of 51

## Data and methodology

- [Methodology](https://electricitycostbystate.com/methodology/): formulas, month and year conventions, the usage assumption for every appliance, EV and gasoline assumptions
- [Data sources](https://electricitycostbystate.com/sources/): where every rate, wattage, EV rating and gasoline price comes from, with retrieval dates
- [Changelog](https://electricitycostbystate.com/changelog/): data refreshes and corrections
- [About](https://electricitycostbystate.com/about/): who publishes the site and how the numbers are made

## URL patterns

- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/{appliance}/`: running cost of an appliance at the US average rate. {appliance}: space-heater, ceiling-fan, whole-house-fan, dehumidifier, electric-blanket, refrigerator, chest-freezer, upright-freezer, electric-oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker, toaster, toaster-oven, washing-machine, clothes-dryer, clothes-iron, tv, desktop-computer, laptop, computer-monitor, electric-water-heater, hair-dryer, well-pump, vacuum-cleaner, window-air-conditioner, portable-air-conditioner, pool-pump, mini-fridge, air-fryer, hot-tub
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/{appliance}/{state}/`: the same at one state's rate. {state}: the lowercase state name with hyphens, one of alabama, alaska, arizona, arkansas, california, colorado, connecticut, delaware, district-of-columbia, florida, georgia, hawaii, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new-hampshire, new-jersey, new-mexico, new-york, north-carolina, north-dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode-island, south-carolina, south-dakota, tennessee, texas, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west-virginia, wisconsin, wyoming
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/{ev}/`: home charging cost of an electric car at the US average rate. {ev}: cadillac-lyriq, cadillac-vistiq, chevrolet-blazer-ev, chevrolet-bolt, chevrolet-equinox-ev, chevrolet-silverado-ev, ford-f-150-lightning, ford-mustang-mach-e, gmc-sierra-ev, hyundai-ioniq-5, hyundai-ioniq-9, lucid-air, tesla-cybertruck, tesla-model-3-performance, tesla-model-3-premium-awd, tesla-model-3-premium-rwd, tesla-model-3, tesla-model-s, tesla-model-x, tesla-model-y, tesla-model-y-premium-rwd, tesla-model-y-performance, tesla-model-y-standard-awd, tesla-model-y-standard-rwd
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-charge/{ev}/{state}/`: the same at one state's rate
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/electricity-rates/{state}/`: a state's residential rate, rank, history and what common appliances cost there
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/category/{category}/`: appliances in a category ranked by cost. {category}: heating-cooling, kitchen, laundry, office
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/compare/{a}-vs-{b}/`: two appliances compared for the same task, the same hours or matching capacity. Pairs: space-heater-vs-electric-blanket, toaster-vs-toaster-oven, electric-oven-vs-toaster-oven, microwave-vs-electric-oven, laptop-vs-desktop-computer, chest-freezer-vs-upright-freezer
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/calculator/?watts={0–100000}&hours={0–24}&days={0–31}&state={XX}`: calculator result for any appliance (or `mode=kwh&kwh={kWh a day}`; `rate={cents per kWh, 0–200}` overrides the state)
- `https://electricitycostbystate.com/embed/widget/{appliance}/{state}/`: embeddable widget (iframe) for an appliance in a state
- Two-letter state codes and close misspellings in these paths redirect (301) to the canonical URL.

## API

- [API docs](https://electricitycostbystate.com/api/), [OpenAPI 3.1](https://electricitycostbystate.com/openapi.json): read-only JSON, no key, 60 requests a minute per IP address; credit "Electricity Cost by State, using EIA data" with a link.
- `GET https://electricitycostbystate.com/api/v1/cost?appliance={appliance}&state={XX}`: cost per hour, day, month and year of an appliance at a state's rate (omit state for the US average); optional `hours` (0–24) and `watts` (1–100000) replace the typical use.
- `GET https://electricitycostbystate.com/api/v1/rates`: every state's residential rate, ranked, with the US average; `?state={XX}` returns one state with rank, difference from the US, change in a year, monthly history and annual averages.

## Markdown

Every page has a markdown version: same path + `.md` (home: `/index.md`), or request any page with `Accept: text/markdown`. Example: https://electricitycostbystate.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/texas.md

## Optional

- [Full content](https://electricitycostbystate.com/llms-full.txt): the main pages as markdown plus every rate, appliance and electric car as tables
- [XML sitemap](https://electricitycostbystate.com/sitemap.xml): every indexable page
- [HTML sitemap](https://electricitycostbystate.com/sitemap/): all sections, states, appliances and cars on one page
- [Legal notice](https://electricitycostbystate.com/legal-notice/): who publishes the site: name, tax ID, address and contact
- [Privacy policy](https://electricitycostbystate.com/privacy/): what personal data is processed, why, and your rights
- [Cookie policy](https://electricitycostbystate.com/cookies/): everything the site stores in your browser
- [Terms of use](https://electricitycostbystate.com/terms/): how the pages, API and widgets may be used
- [Disclaimer](https://electricitycostbystate.com/disclaimer/): the figures are estimates from public data, not advice or quotes
- [Contact](https://electricitycostbystate.com/contact/): corrections, data questions and API use

## Citation

Cite as "Electricity Cost by State (electricitycostbystate.com)", link the page the figure comes from, and give the data date (the EIA rate month, currently July 2026). Publisher: Pablo Bravo Villanueva.