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Average Electric Bill in New York (2026)

The average residential electric bill in New York is $139.53 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 2% below the U.S. average, #23 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 571 kWh used per month at New York's rate of 24.4¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.

Avg monthly bill

$139.53

#23 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg

Avg monthly use

571 kWh

per residential customer

Electricity rate

24.4¢/kWh

2% below the U.S. average

Average electric bill in New York by home size

Estimated at New York's 24.4¢/kWh rate. Typical use is a rough guide — your actual kWh varies with climate, heating type, and habits.

Home sizeTypical monthly useMonthly bill
1-bedroom apartment500 kWh$122.15
2-bedroom apartment750 kWh$183.23
Small house900 kWh$219.87
Large house1,400 kWh$342.02
New York average571 kWh$139.53

Estimate your New York electric bill

Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.

Estimated bill

$210/mo

Total usage
1,200 kWh/mo
Yearly bill
$2,517

What drives the bill

  • Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
  • Water heating$41.20 21%
  • EV charging$49.44 25%
  • Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
  • Fixed charge$12.00

Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.

Frequently asked questions

The average residential electric bill in New York is about $139.53 a month (EIA, 2024 annual avg), based on an average of 571 kWh used at 24.4¢/kWh. That's 2% below the U.S. average and ranks #23 of 51. Your bill depends on your home size, heating type, and habits — estimate yours with the calculator below.

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