Electricity rates in Montana
See the latest average electricity prices in Montana and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.13
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-18%
cheaper
Price rank
#38
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$133
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Montana compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Montana
Estimated energy cost at Montana's average residential rate of $0.15/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $82.45 | $989.34/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $104.93 | $1,259.16/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $134.91 | $1,618.92/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $172.39 | $2,068.62/yr |
Montana electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Montana's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$99.94
600 kWh · ≈ $3.28/day
Per day
$3.28
Per year
$1,199.28
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Montana: common questions
Montana's average residential electricity price is $0.15 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 18% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #38 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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