Is My Electric Bill Normal? Average Electric Bill by Home Size
Quick Answers
Why can't I just compare my bill to a national average?
Because a national average bill blends together states with a nearly 4x rate difference and homes of very different sizes and climates — it tells you little about your specific situation.
What should I compare instead?
Your energy burden (cost as % of income) against the DOE's 6% high-burden and 10% severe-burden thresholds is a far more meaningful benchmark.
Does home size matter more than state?
Both matter, plus insulation quality, heating fuel type, and household size — which is why the CCM Energy Score combines multiple factors instead of relying on one.
Why 'average' is the wrong question
A $180/month bill might be entirely unremarkable for a household earning $120,000 in a large home, and a real financial strain for a household earning $28,000 in a small apartment — the raw dollar figure alone can't tell you which.
A better benchmark
DOE's energy burden framework — cost as a percentage of income — gives you a number that's comparable across very different households and incomes.
Run your specific numbers
Rather than guessing against a vague national average, run your income, bill, state, and home details through the CCM Energy Score for a benchmark actually built for comparison.
Want to see where you personally stand? Check your own CCM Energy Score, free and takes under a minute.