New York 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 New York ($169.26/mo) runs $44.72/mo (36%) higher than Vermont ($124.54/mo).
New York bill$169.26/mo#19 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 | New York | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $169.26 | $124.54 |
| Price per kWh | 29.49¢ | 24.44¢ |
| Typical usage | 574 kWh/mo | 510 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #19 · Price: #5 | Highest: #42 · Price: #10 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −22.7% | −15.7% |
New York bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Vermont bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is New York or Vermont more expensive for electricity?
New York is — the average residential bill there is $44.72/month higher than Vermont's ($124.54/month).
How much bigger is New York's bill than Vermont's?
About 36% higher — $169.26 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: New York · Vermont.