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Average electric bill in Washington
The average Washington household paid $113.68 a month for electricity in 2024 — the 13th lowest in the country, and 20% below the U.S. average of $142.26.
- Average bill
- $113.68
- Monthly usage
- 956 kWh
- Average rate
- 11.90¢
- Rank
- 13th lowest
Why the Washington bill is what it is
A bill is kilowatt-hours multiplied by price, and states reach similar bills by very different routes. Washington's electricity costs 28% less than the U.S. average, and the typical Washington home uses 11% more of it, so the bill lands 20% below the national average. Price, not usage, is what drives the Washington bill.
Compare Michigan: households there pay almost the same bill ($119.31 against $113.68) at a rate 1.6 times Washington's — 19.30¢ against 11.90¢ — because they use 618 kWh a month where Washington homes use 956.
At today's rate
The 2024 figures are the latest annual numbers EIA has published. Washington's average residential rate has since moved to 14.91¢/kWh (June 2026). At the same 956 kWh a month, that puts the typical bill near $142.47 — 25% higher. That is an estimate: it holds usage at 2024 levels, and usage swings with the weather.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Bill/month | kWh/month | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $119.31 | 618 | 19.30¢ |
| North Dakota | $118.38 | 1,029 | 11.51¢ |
| Washington | $113.68 | 956 | 11.90¢ |
| District of Columbia | $113.23 | 639 | 17.71¢ |
| Iowa | $111.54 | 832 | 13.40¢ |
Ranked from highest bill down. All 51.
Is your bill normal?
Divide your bill by the kilowatt-hours printed on it and you have your own effective rate, directly comparable with the 11.90¢ above. The bill check calculator does it for you. To see where the kilowatt-hours go, the Washington rate page costs 50 common appliances at the state rate.
Questions
- What is the average electric bill in Washington?
- $113.68 a month in 2024, for an average of 956 kWh at 11.90¢/kWh, according to EIA's annual utility survey.
- Why is the electric bill in Washington lower than average?
- Washington's electricity costs 28% less than the U.S. average, and the typical Washington home uses 11% more of it, so the bill lands 20% below the national average. Price, not usage, is what drives the Washington bill.
- How much electricity does the average Washington home use?
- 956 kWh a month, against a U.S. average of 863 kWh.
- Is my electric bill too high?
- Compare your effective rate — the bill divided by the kWh on it — with the state average, and your kWh with the 956 kWh typical here. A high rate points at your plan or tier; high usage points at what is running.