State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Arizona?

The average residential electricity rate in Arizona is 15.66¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 26th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 16% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the Arizona average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$64.83–$96.47	$78.30
1,000 kWh	$129.66–$192.93	$156.60
1,500 kWh	$194.50–$289.40	$234.90

What appliances cost to run in Arizona

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Arizona state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$78.93
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$22.55
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$63.42
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$5.92
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$73.29
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$41.34
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.59
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.58

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Arizona?

The published state-average residential rate for Arizona is 15.66 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Arizona cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Arizona has the 26th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 16% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Arizona bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

Florida — next-cheapest state average (15.51¢/kWh)
Texas — next state average up (16.08¢/kWh)

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