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.
$139.53
#23 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
571 kWh
per residential customer
24.4¢/kWh
2% below the U.S. average
Average electric bill in New York by home size
Priced at New York's 24.4¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to New York's own average household use of 571 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 | 331 kWh | $80.86 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 496 kWh | $121.17 |
| Small house | 595 kWh | $145.36 |
| Large house | 926 kWh | $226.22 |
| New York average | 571 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
Average bill by utility in New York
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.