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How much does electricity cost in Wisconsin?

The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 18.69¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 36th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 1% above 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 Wisconsin average rate

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

Monthly usageEstimated rangeMost likely
500 kWh$77.38–$115.13$93.45
1,000 kWh$154.75–$230.26$186.90
1,500 kWh$232.13–$345.39$280.35

What appliances cost to run in Wisconsin

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

ApplianceReference scenariokWh/monthEstimated/month
Central air conditioner8 hours a day with moderate cycling504.00$94.20
Space heater6 hours a day on 20 days in a month144.00$26.91
Electric water heaterElements active about 3 hours a day405.00$75.69
Refrigerator150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle37.80$7.06
EV home charging (Level 2)About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)468.00$87.47
Pool pump8 hours a day at full draw264.00$49.34
Electric dryer45-minute cycles, twelve times per month22.95$4.29
Television5 hours a day of mixed viewing16.50$3.08

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 Wisconsin?
The published state-average residential rate for Wisconsin is 18.69 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 Wisconsin cheap or expensive compared with other states?
Wisconsin has the 36th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 1% above the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).
Why is my actual Wisconsin 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

  • Ohio — next-cheapest state average (18.18¢/kWh)
  • Michigan — next state average up (20.44¢/kWh)

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