Electricity Cost in Ohio
The average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.49¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $175 per month or $2105 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
19.49 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$175.41
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2104.92
vs national (monthly)
+$1.53
National avg: 19.32¢/kWh
How Ohio Compares
State rate
19.49 ¢/kWh
National average
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference
+0.9%
Category
close to national average
Key Insights
- Ohio ranks #17 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Ohio shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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City electricity costs in Ohio
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Ohio?
- The average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 19.49 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $175.41.
- Is electricity in Ohio cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Ohio costs about $1.53 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Ohio?
- At the average rate of 19.49¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $175.41 per month, or about $2104.92 per year.