Electricity rates in Massachusetts
See the latest average electricity prices in Massachusetts and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.30
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.30
per kWh
Commercial
$0.24
per kWh
Industrial
$0.20
per kWh
vs US average
+67%
more expensive
Price rank
#4
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$270
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Massachusetts compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Massachusetts
Estimated energy cost at Massachusetts's average residential rate of $0.30/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $167.7 | $2,012.34/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $213.43 | $2,561.16/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $274.41 | $3,292.92/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $350.64 | $4,207.62/yr |
Massachusetts electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Massachusetts's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$192.94
600 kWh · ≈ $6.34/day
Per day
$6.34
Per year
$2,315.28
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Massachusetts: common questions
Massachusetts's average residential electricity price is $0.30 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 67% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #4 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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