How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Ohio?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 500 kWh in Ohio using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Ohio average rate
16.90 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$84.50
U.S. average cost
$87.85

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MetricValue
Ohio average rate16.90 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost$84.50
U.S. average cost$87.85

Compared to U.S. average

Ohio (500 kWh)
$84.50
U.S. (500 kWh)
$87.85
Difference
-$3.35

500 kWh in Ohio is less expensive by $3.35 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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