Massachusetts Utility Cost Calculator
Calculate utility costs in Massachusetts using real EIA electricity (30.49¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$174/mo, gas ~$104/mo, water ~$59/mo for a typical home.
Typical total monthly utility bill in Massachusetts: $441 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $174 electricity, $104 natural gas, $59 water/sewer, and $104 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | Massachusetts | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 30.49¢ per kWh (July 2025 30.07¢, +1.4%) | 4th highest of 50; 67% above U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 570 kWh a month | 46th highest of 50; 34% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 570 kWh × 30.49¢ = $173.79, about $174 | 2024: $167.20 at 29.35¢, 4th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2025 average | $25.06 per Mcf (about $2.42 per therm) | 3rd highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $30.57, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 6,327 | normal 6,407, 1% below |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 578 | normal 452, 28% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | natural gas 41.4%, heating oil and propane 28.5%, electricity 24.4%, wood 3.5%, small-scale solar 2.2% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | natural gas 77.5%, solar 10.2%, other sources 4.4% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Direct Energy Services (retail power marketer) 18.9%; Massachusetts Electric Co (investor-owned) 15.6% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for Massachusetts; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Direct Energy Services or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($25.06/Mcf)
Additional Details
Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Monthly Utilities
$441.00
Annual Utility Costs
$5,292.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Massachusetts inputs: 570 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 30.49¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $25.06/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $2.4166/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $8.15 per 1,000 gallons and internet $104/month, both from cost-of-living index 148.1; income share on $104,828.
Key State Information
2,924,535 Massachusetts residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 148.1 · median household income $104,828.
What drives Massachusetts utility bills
Heating is Massachusetts's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 6,407 heating against 452 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Natural gas supplied 41.4% of Massachusetts home energy in 2024, heating oil and propane 28.5%. Heating oil and propane are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either.
Direct Energy Services sold 18.9% of Massachusetts's 2024 residential electricity, Massachusetts Electric Co 15.6%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 270 |
| Aug 2025 | 25 | 120 |
| Sep 2025 | 73 | 23 |
| Oct 2025 | 381 | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | 743 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,143 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,262 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,109 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 819 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 493 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 259 | 34 |
| Jun 2026 | 19 | 127 |
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What is the average electric bill in Massachusetts?
EIA 2024: $167.20 a month (570 kWh × 29.35¢). July 2026 price 30.49¢: $174.
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