Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Nebraska | South Dakota | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 12.52¢ | 13.81¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 8.28¢ | 10.43¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.35¢ | 8.45¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $119.74 | $137.24 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 956 | 994 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Nebraska has a lower residential electricity rate at 12.52¢/kWh compared to South Dakota's 13.81¢/kWh — a difference of 1.29¢/kWh (9.3%).
The average monthly electric bill in Nebraska is $119.74 (956 kWh/month), while in South Dakota it is $137.24 (994 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Nebraska has a regulated electricity market, while South Dakota has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Nebraska is below the national average at 12.52¢/kWh, and South Dakota is below the national average at 13.81¢/kWh.
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