Michigan Electricity Rates
Residential rate
21.39¢/kWh
+14% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#15
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$188
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $58.52 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $182.07 |
| Window AC unit | $46.82 |
| Portable AC unit | $57.22 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $78.03 |
| Heat pump water heater | $19.51 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $19.51 |
| Washing machine | $1.63 |
| Dishwasher | $8.45 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $7.80 |
| Chest freezer | $9.10 |
| Electric oven | $16.26 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Michigan
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.21/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Michigan rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.