Average Electric Bill in Tempe, AZ
What a typical household in Tempe pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Tempe pays about $162.97/month for electricity at roughly 13.46¢/kWh. Basis: Salt River Project, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Arizona over 12 months — the rate environment Tempe households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Salt River Project, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Salt River Project · 1,053,407 residential customers |
| State context | Arizona: $219.35/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 185,313 (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 Tempe?
Expect roughly $162.97 per month for a typical household in Tempe — based on Salt River Project annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Tempe?
About 13.46¢ per kWh (Salt River Project, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Tempe pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Tempe higher or lower than the Arizona average?
Salt River Project averages $162.97 — below the state average of $219.35.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Salt River Project) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Arizona) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.