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Electricity Cost Estimator
Estimate monthly electricity spending from home and household size.
Reviewed 2026
50 states + DC
50 states + DC
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Start with a range, not a magic number.
Climate, rates, home envelope, HVAC, water heating, appliances, occupancy and time-of-use rules create more variation than home size alone.
modeled annual household use · HomeCostGrid planning model, not a quoteLABOR · MATERIAL · PERMIT
See what the estimate is paying for.
Shares are planning weights. Taxes, delivery, operating expense, disposal, design and contingency can sit outside these three lines.
The bill is mainly energy and utility charges; labor appears when efficiency or electrical work is added.
No project material is assumed in the bill; equipment upgrades should be evaluated separately.
Estimating a bill needs no permit. Panels, circuits, solar, storage and major equipment may require permits.
Use 12 months of bills for the best baseline
Seasonal data prevents one hot or cold month from becoming a misleading annual estimate.
- Define the complete scope
- Confirm lead time and local rules
- Protect inspection, delivery and contingency time
Payback depends on the load you actually reduce
Efficiency returns require baseline use, installed cost, rate structure and equipment life. Percent-saving claims without those inputs are incomplete.
- Annual kWh reduced
- Installed upgrade cost
- Rate and equipment life
COST BY STATE
Location changes the starting point.
State figures apply the same scope to HomeCostGrid’s regional planning factor so the comparison stays consistent.
TX · FACTOR 0.92Electricity Cost Estimator · Texas$1,932Open state cost guide →FL · FACTOR 0.96Electricity Cost Estimator · Florida$2,016Open state cost guide →CA · FACTOR 1.34Electricity Cost Estimator · California$2,814Open state cost guide →NY · FACTOR 1.12Electricity Cost Estimator · New York$2,352Open state cost guide →OH · FACTOR 0.91Electricity Cost Estimator · Ohio$1,911Open state cost guide →
COST BY CITY
Move closer to the contractor or household market.
City figures add a metro adjustment. Exact property access, provider, jurisdiction and written scope still control.
TX · LOCAL INDEX 92Electricity Cost Estimator · Dallas$2,002Open city guide →TX · LOCAL INDEX 94Electricity Cost Estimator · Austin$2,026Open city guide →TX · LOCAL INDEX 90Electricity Cost Estimator · Houston$1,978Open city guide →FL · LOCAL INDEX 101Electricity Cost Estimator · Miami$2,112Open city guide →CA · LOCAL INDEX 147Electricity Cost Estimator · Los Angeles$2,674Open city guide →NY · LOCAL INDEX 127Electricity Cost Estimator · New York$2,425Open city guide →
MONEY SAVING TIPS
Save by tightening the decision—not by hiding scope.
Use the calculator range to ask better questions, compare like with like and keep optional spending visible.
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Start with the largest measured loads.
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Use utility interval data when available.
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Fix envelope and duct losses before oversizing equipment.
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Compare rebates after checking eligibility and tax treatment.
FAQs
What should you do with this number?
Is this electricity cost estimator result a quote?
No. It is an early planning range. A local professional must price the exact scope.
Why can the final cost fall outside the range?
Condition, access, materials, labor, permits, taxes and unexpected work can change the final total.
Why is my bill high when my home is small?
Rates, HVAC, electric resistance heat, water heating, pool equipment, insulation, occupancy and billing periods can outweigh floor area.
