Electricity Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The average residential electricity rate in Philadelphia is approximately 22.33 ¢/kWh, which puts a typical 900 kWh monthly bill at around $200.96. Below you'll find how that compares to the Pennsylvania state average and what drives the difference.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated city rate | 22.33 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost (900 kWh) | $200.96 |
| Estimated annual cost | $2411.51 |
| Pennsylvania state rate | 21.47 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated city vs state monthly | +$7.73 |
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
City rate is modeled from the April 2026 EIA state average with a population-based adjustment. See methodology.
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 Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost overview and benchmarks
- Pennsylvania average electricity bill — Average bill at a fixed kWh benchmark (separate from this city cost page)
- Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater cost in Pennsylvania — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac cost in Pennsylvania — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Pennsylvania household bill estimator — Household bill estimator index for this state
Other city pages in Pennsylvania
- Electricity cost in Pittsburgh — City electricity context page
- Electricity cost in Allentown — City electricity context page
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.