Electricity cost in Michigan, 2026
Homes in Michigan paid an average of 21.53¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 18% above the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 8.8% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 39th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$58.13a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.32
- Per day
- $1.94 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $707.26 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Michigan
At 21.53¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $9.69 | $117.88 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $180.85 | $2,200 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $46.50 | $565.81 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $58.13 | $707.26 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $87.20 | $1,061 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $26.16 | $318.27 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $60.84 | $740.27 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $3.23 | $39.29 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $6.20 | $75.44 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $8.72 | $106.09 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $3.88 | $47.15 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $74.41 | $905.29 |
Michigan compared with its neighbors
Michigan is in the EIA's East North Central region. July's price (23.05¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. In the same region, Indiana paid 17.04¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 17.04 | +7.4% | 32 of 51 |
| Ohio | 18.70 | +13.0% | 34 of 51 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00 | +5.4% | 35 of 51 |
| Illinois | 19.22 | +10.7% | 36 of 51 |
| Michigan | 21.53 | +8.8% | 39 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Michigan
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $6.83 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $82.02 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 3.0 times Michigan's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.