State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Kansas is 15.03¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 21st-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 19% 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 Kansas 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	$62.22–$92.58	$75.15
1,000 kWh	$124.45–$185.17	$150.30
1,500 kWh	$186.67–$277.75	$225.45

What appliances cost to run in Kansas

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Kansas 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	$75.75
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$21.64
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$60.87
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$5.68
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$70.34
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$39.68
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.45
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.48

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 Kansas?

The published state-average residential rate for Kansas is 15.03 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 Kansas cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Kansas has the 21st-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 19% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Kansas 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

Oregon — next-cheapest state average (14.93¢/kWh)
West Virginia — next state average up (15.20¢/kWh)

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