Electricity Cost Calculator for North Carolina
A typical North Carolina home pays about $146.25 a month for electricity, at the state average of 16.25 ¢/kWh. Enter your own monthly usage below to estimate your bill.
North Carolina average rate
16.25 ¢/kWh
900 kWh estimate
$146.25
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh)
-$27.63
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| North Carolina average rate | 16.25 ¢/kWh |
| 900 kWh estimate | $146.25 |
| U.S. benchmark rate | 19.32 ¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh) | -$27.63 |
North Carolina monthly bill context
North Carolina rate
16.25 ¢/kWh
U.S. average rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
900 kWh in North Carolina
$146.25
Average bill benchmark (900 kWh)
$146.25
Usage scenario calculator outputs
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.25 | $975.00 | See 500 kWh details |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.50 | $1950.00 | See 1,000 kWh details |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.75 | $2925.00 | See 1,500 kWh details |
| 2,000 kWh | $325.00 | $3900.00 | See 2,000 kWh details |
Calculator-to-bill interpretation
Change the usage amount to match your home. For a like-for-like comparison across states, the average-bill page holds every state at 900 kWh.
For statewide rates and the full breakdown, see North Carolina electricity rates.
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North Carolina appliance calculator pages
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Washing Machine calculator — Model washing machine electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
- Dishwasher calculator — Model dishwasher electricity cost in North Carolina at 16.25 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- North Carolina electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Charlotte electricity estimate (North Carolina) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in North Carolina — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- North Carolina household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- North Carolina electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in North Carolina — State electricity inflation analysis
- North Carolina electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 1,000 kWh in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 600 kWh cost in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 500 kWh in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- North Carolina electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- North Carolina vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- North Carolina vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- North Carolina electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- North Carolina electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- North Carolina average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- North Carolina electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in North Carolina — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.