Average Electric Bill in Santa Fe, NM
What a typical household in Santa Fe pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Santa Fe pays about $100.42/month for electricity at roughly 17.16¢/kWh. Basis: Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in New Mexico over 12 months — the rate environment Santa Fe households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc · 19,126 residential customers |
| State context | New Mexico: $121.22/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 87,739 (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 Santa Fe?
Expect roughly $100.42 per month for a typical household in Santa Fe — based on Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Santa Fe?
About 17.16¢ per kWh (Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Santa Fe pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Santa Fe higher or lower than the New Mexico average?
Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc averages $100.42 — below the state average of $121.22.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc) · EIA residential retail-sales series (New Mexico) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.