Massachusetts vs Vermont: 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 $45.99/mo (37%) higher than Vermont ($124.54/mo).
Massachusetts bill$170.54/mo#18 highest of 51
Vermont bill$124.54/mo#42 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 | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $170.54 | $124.54 |
| Price per kWh | 29.61¢ | 24.44¢ |
| Typical usage | 576 kWh/mo | 510 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #18 · Price: #3 | Highest: #42 · Price: #10 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −29.0% | −15.7% |
Massachusetts bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Vermont bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Massachusetts or Vermont more expensive for electricity?
Massachusetts is — the average residential bill there is $45.99/month higher than Vermont's ($124.54/month).
How much bigger is Massachusetts's bill than Vermont's?
About 37% higher — $170.54 vs $124.54 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Massachusetts · Vermont.