How Much Does 1,000 kWh Cost in Ohio?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,000 kWh in Ohio using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Ohio average rate
18.78 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$187.80
U.S. average cost
$190.40

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MetricValue
Ohio average rate18.78 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$187.80
U.S. average cost$190.40

Compared to U.S. average

Ohio (1,000 kWh)
$187.80
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$190.40
Difference
-$2.60

1,000 kWh in Ohio is less expensive by $2.60 compared to the U.S. average.

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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.

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