Electricity Cost in Massachusetts
The residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 30.48¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #49 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Massachusetts 70% above average.
30.48¢
Residential
#49
Price Rank
19.6%
Renewable
| Residential Rate | 30.48¢/kWh |
| Commercial Rate | 23.08¢/kWh |
| Industrial Rate | 19.35¢/kWh |
| US Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.