Maine vs New Hampshire: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
Data through June 2026
EIA-826, verified Oct 11, 2026
The average residential bill in New Hampshire ($165.95/mo) runs $34.54/mo (26%) higher than Maine ($131.41/mo).
Maine bill$131.41/mo#37 highest of 51
New Hampshire bill$165.95/mo#23 highest of 51
US context$164.05/mostates median
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | Maine | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $131.41 | $165.95 |
| Price per kWh | 29.59¢ | 27.01¢ |
| Typical usage | 444 kWh/mo | 614 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #37 · Price: #4 | Highest: #23 · Price: #8 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −7.5% | −11.5% |
Maine bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
New Hampshire bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Maine or New Hampshire more expensive for electricity?
New Hampshire is — the average residential bill there is $34.54/month higher than Maine's ($131.41/month).
How much bigger is New Hampshire's bill than Maine's?
About 26% higher — $165.95 vs $131.41 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Maine · New Hampshire.