Electricity cost in North Dakota, 2026
Homes in North Dakota paid an average of 12.36¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 32% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 7.4% from the same months of 2025. That ranks cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$33.37a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.19
- Per day
- $1.11 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $406.03 · 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 North Dakota
At 12.36¢/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 | $5.56 | $67.67 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $103.82 | $1,263 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $26.70 | $324.82 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $33.37 | $406.03 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $50.06 | $609.04 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $15.02 | $182.71 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $34.93 | $424.97 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $1.85 | $22.56 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $3.56 | $43.31 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $5.01 | $60.90 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.22 | $27.07 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $42.72 | $519.71 |
North Dakota compared with its neighbors
North Dakota is in the EIA's West North Central region. July's price (13.41¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. It had the lowest price in its region.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36 | +7.4% | 1 of 51 |
| Nebraska | 12.90 | +7.2% | 2 of 51 |
| Missouri | 13.96 | +5.9% | 12 of 51 |
| Iowa | 14.20 | +5.0% | 13 of 51 |
| South Dakota | 14.50 | +10.3% | 16 of 51 |
| Kansas | 15.21 | +6.2% | 20 of 51 |
| Minnesota | 16.25 | +4.2% | 28 of 51 |
Charging an EV in North Dakota
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $3.92 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $47.09 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 — 5.2 times North Dakota's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.