Electricity Cost in South Carolina
The average residential electricity rate in South Carolina is 15.47¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $139 per month or $1671 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
15.47 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$139.23
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1670.76
vs national (monthly)
$-25.56
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How South Carolina Compares
State rate
15.47 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
-15.5%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in South Carolina costs 16% less than the national average.
- South Carolina ranks #32 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- South Carolina has a value score of 92, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- South Carolina shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in South Carolina?
- The average residential electricity rate in South Carolina is 15.47 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $139.23.
- Is electricity in South Carolina cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in South Carolina costs about $25.56 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in South Carolina?
- At the average rate of 15.47¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $139.23 per month, or about $1670.76 per year.