Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | South Dakota | Wyoming | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 13.81¢ | 13.91¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 10.43¢ | 9.55¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 8.45¢ | 8.30¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $137.24 | $120.10 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 994 | 863 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
South Dakota has a lower residential electricity rate at 13.81¢/kWh compared to Wyoming's 13.91¢/kWh — a difference of 0.10¢/kWh (0.7%).
The average monthly electric bill in South Dakota is $137.24 (994 kWh/month), while in Wyoming it is $120.10 (863 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
South Dakota has a regulated electricity market, while Wyoming has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. South Dakota is below the national average at 13.81¢/kWh, and Wyoming is below the national average at 13.91¢/kWh.
Understanding Black Hills Energy rates in South Dakota.
Understanding electricity rates in Wyoming from Black Hills Energy.
Understanding electricity rates in the Dakotas, where rural cooperatives and low costs prevail.
Understanding electricity rates in the northern Rocky Mountain states.