Average Electric Bill in Alabama (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Alabama is $173.50 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 22% above the U.S. average, #3 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 1,143 kWh used per month at Alabama's rate of 15.2¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$173.50
#3 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
1,143 kWh
per residential customer
15.2¢/kWh
22% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Alabama by home size
Priced at Alabama's 15.2¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Alabama's own average household use of 1,143 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 662 kWh | $100.49 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 993 kWh | $150.74 |
| Small house | 1,192 kWh | $180.95 |
| Large house | 1,854 kWh | $281.44 |
| Alabama average | 1,143 kWh | $173.50 |
Estimate your Alabama 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
Average bill by utility in Alabama
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.