Average Electric Bill in Milwaukee, WI
What a typical household in Milwaukee pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Milwaukee pays about $120.21/month for electricity at roughly 19.23¢/kWh. Basis: Wisconsin Electric Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Wisconsin over 12 months — the rate environment Milwaukee households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Wisconsin Electric Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co · 1,048,148 residential customers |
| State context | Wisconsin: $125.92/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 577,000 (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 Milwaukee?
Expect roughly $120.21 per month for a typical household in Milwaukee — based on Wisconsin Electric Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Milwaukee?
About 19.23¢ per kWh (Wisconsin Electric Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Milwaukee pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Milwaukee higher or lower than the Wisconsin average?
Wisconsin Electric Power Co averages $120.21 — below the state average of $125.92.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Wisconsin Electric Power Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Wisconsin) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.