Electricity Cost Calculator for Ohio
Estimate your monthly electric bill in Ohio using the statewide average residential rate. This page links fixed usage scenarios, bill benchmarks, appliance calculators, and monthly kWh cost pages.
Ohio average rate
18.78 ¢/kWh
900 kWh estimate
$187.80
U.S. benchmark rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh)
+$16.44
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Ohio average rate | 18.78 ¢/kWh |
| 900 kWh estimate | $187.80 |
| U.S. benchmark rate | 19.04 ¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh) | +$16.44 |
Ohio monthly bill context
Ohio rate
18.78 ¢/kWh
U.S. average rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
900 kWh in Ohio
$187.80
Average bill benchmark (900 kWh)
$169.02
Usage scenario calculator outputs
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical usage page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $93.90 | $1126.80 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $187.80 | $2253.60 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $281.70 | $3380.40 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $375.60 | $4507.20 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Calculator-to-bill interpretation
This calculator page focuses on usage-based scenarios. The average-bill page for Ohio keeps usage fixed at 900 kWh to help compare states cleanly, while usage pages let you change the load profile.
Compare electricity options in Ohio
Compare retail electricity plans and provider options available in Ohio.
Track Ohio electricity changes
Get notified about electricity costs rate changes and savings opportunities in Ohio.
Ohio appliance calculator pages
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Washing Machine calculator — Model washing machine electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
- Dishwasher calculator — Model dishwasher electricity cost in Ohio at 18.78 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Ohio
- Ohio electricity price per kWh — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- State electricity snapshot: Ohio — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Ohio electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Columbus electricity estimate (Ohio) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Ohio — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Ohio household bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
Historical and trend pages
- Ohio electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Ohio — State electricity inflation analysis
- Ohio electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 1,000 kWh in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 500 kWh in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,500 kWh cost in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Ohio electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Ohio
- Ohio electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Ohio vs Alabama electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Ohio vs Alaska electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Ohio 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
- Ohio electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Ohio average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Ohio 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 Ohio — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.