Minnesota vs Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin ($125.92/mo) runs $1.46/mo (1%) higher than Minnesota ($124.46/mo).
Minnesota bill$124.46/mo#43 highest of 51
Wisconsin bill$125.92/mo#41 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 | Minnesota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $124.46 | $125.92 |
| Price per kWh | 17.52¢ | 19.56¢ |
| Typical usage | 711 kWh/mo | 644 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #43 · Price: #20 | Highest: #41 · Price: #17 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −20.1% | −19.1% |
Minnesota bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Wisconsin bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Minnesota or Wisconsin more expensive for electricity?
Wisconsin is — the average residential bill there is $1.46/month higher than Minnesota's ($124.46/month).
How much bigger is Wisconsin's bill than Minnesota's?
About 1% higher — $125.92 vs $124.46 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Minnesota · Wisconsin.