Electricity Costs in Salt Lake City, Utah (2026)

Salt Lake City households pay Utah’s statewide average residential rate of 13.29¢/kWh (April 2026), served primarily by Rocky Mountain Power. Below: exact operating costs for the appliances and vehicles most likely to be on your bill, plus solar payback specific to Salt Lake City’s latitude.

Rate (April 2026)13.29¢

Typical monthly bill$119

Annual bill$1,424

Based on the EIA U.S. average household consumption of 893 kWh/month. Actual Salt Lake City usage varies with climate — Sun Belt cities like Phoenix or Houston average 1,200-1,500 kWh/month; mild-climate cities like San Francisco or Seattle average 400-600 kWh/month.

Top appliance costs in Salt Lake City

Each of the biggest household electric loads, at Salt Lake City’s rate:

Appliance	Annual cost	See full calculator
Electric Water Heater	$655	Details →
Tankless Electric Water Heater	$611	Details →
Level 2 EV Charger	$569	Details →
Central Air Conditioner	$447	Details →
Hot Tub	$437	Details →
Pool Pump	$287	Details →
Heat Pump (whole-home)	$279	Details →
Portable Air Conditioner	$166	Details →

EV charging cost in Salt Lake City

Home Level 2 charging costs for popular EVs, at Salt Lake City’s residential rate:

EV	Annual home charging cost	Full breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	$443	Details →
Tesla Model Y Long Range	$479	Details →
Tesla Model S	$506	Details →
Tesla Model X	$591	Details →

Solar in Salt Lake City

A typical 6 kW rooftop solar system in Salt Lake City costs about $16,500 gross ($2.75/W Utah state avg), $11,550 after the 30% federal tax credit. Estimated annual savings: $1,249. Payback: 9.3 years.

Full Utah solar payback analysis → · Are solar panels worth it in Utah? →

Installation costs in Salt Lake City

Typical gross install costs for major home energy upgrades, at Utah averages (Salt Lake City may run ±15%):

Central AC (3-ton): ~$5,900 — by state
Heat pump (whole-home): ~$10,800 — by state
Heat pump water heater: ~$3,600 — by state
Rooftop solar (6 kW): ~$16,500.0 — by state

About Salt Lake City electricity

Primary utility: Rocky Mountain Power. Rate data on this page uses the EIA Utah residential state average. Your actual utility bill may include time-of-use pricing, tiered rates, or monthly service fees on top of the per-kWh energy charge.