Massachusetts vs Rhode Island: 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 Massachusetts ($170.54/mo) runs $28.89/mo (20%) higher than Rhode Island ($141.64/mo).
Massachusetts bill$170.54/mo#18 highest of 51
Rhode Island bill$141.64/mo#34 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 | Massachusetts | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $170.54 | $141.64 |
| Price per kWh | 29.61¢ | 29.23¢ |
| Typical usage | 576 kWh/mo | 485 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #18 · Price: #3 | Highest: #34 · Price: #6 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −29.0% | −33.6% |
Massachusetts bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Rhode Island bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Massachusetts or Rhode Island more expensive for electricity?
Massachusetts is — the average residential bill there is $28.89/month higher than Rhode Island's ($141.64/month).
How much bigger is Massachusetts's bill than Rhode Island's?
About 20% higher — $170.54 vs $141.64 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Massachusetts · Rhode Island.