Electricity Cost in Raleigh, North Carolina
The average residential electricity rate in Raleigh is approximately 14.20 ¢/kWh, which puts a typical 900 kWh monthly bill at around $127.80. Below you'll find how that compares to the North Carolina state average and what drives the difference.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated city rate | 14.20 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost (900 kWh) | $127.80 |
| Estimated annual cost | $1533.60 |
| North Carolina state rate | 16.00 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated city vs state monthly | -$16.20 |
Methodology and estimate disclosure
City values on this page are modeled estimates for local context and comparison. They are not utility tariff quotes and should not be interpreted as exact billed rates.
How this city estimate is derived
This page starts from the statewide residential electricity baseline and applies a city-specific estimate rule. Where a city reference value exists in our city dataset, that value is used as the estimate basis; otherwise a population-based adjustment is applied to the state baseline.
City configured reference rate when available; still an estimate for comparison context. This methodology is intended for consistent local context, not utility-plan quoting or bill prediction precision.
Related page types
- State electricity cost page is the statewide benchmark.
- State calculator is best for custom usage and interactive estimates.
- Average bill page uses one standard monthly usage baseline for a simple bill comparison.
Related electricity cost pages for Raleigh
- North Carolina electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost overview and benchmarks
- North Carolina average electricity bill — Average bill at a fixed kWh benchmark (separate from this city cost page)
- North Carolina electricity cost calculator — Interactive calculator for custom usage
- Energy comparison hub — Guide linking city, state, usage, and appliance comparisons
- State-by-state comparisons — Side-by-side state comparison pages
- Electricity cost comparison index — Index of state-to-state electricity cost comparisons
- Refrigerator cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- North Carolina household bill estimator — Household bill estimator index for this state
Other city pages in North Carolina
- Electricity cost in Charlotte — City electricity context page
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.