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These are the states with the most expensive residential energy costs

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WalletHub compared the average monthly energy bills to reflect residential use of electricity, natural gas, motor fuel and home heating oil in each state.

1. Connecticut, $373

2. Wyoming, $363

3. Alaska, $359

4. Georgia, $344

5. Massachusetts, $336

6. Indiana, $333

7. Alabama, $333

8. Maine, $332

9. Oklahoma, $331

10. New Hampshire, $329

Source: WalletHub. Tennessee was the 8th cheapest state for energy with an average monthly bill of $283. Colorado was cheapest overall at $251 a month in energy costs.