Average Electric Bill in Madison, WI
What a typical household in Madison pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Madison pays about $98.89/month for electricity at roughly 20.34¢/kWh. Basis: Madison Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Wisconsin over 12 months — the rate environment Madison households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Madison Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co · 147,501 residential customers |
| State context | Wisconsin: $125.92/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 270,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Madison?
Expect roughly $98.89 per month for a typical household in Madison — based on Madison Gas & Electric Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Madison?
About 20.34¢ per kWh (Madison Gas & Electric Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Madison pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Madison higher or lower than the Wisconsin average?
Madison Gas & Electric Co averages $98.89 — below the state average of $125.92.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Madison Gas & Electric Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Wisconsin) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.