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
18.78 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$93.90
U.S. average cost
$95.20
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Ohio average rate | 18.78 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 500 kWh cost | $93.90 |
| U.S. average cost | $95.20 |
Compared to U.S. average
Ohio (500 kWh)
$93.90
U.S. (500 kWh)
$95.20
Difference
-$1.30
500 kWh in Ohio is less expensive by $1.30 compared to the U.S. average.
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State cost and bill pathways for Ohio
- Ohio electricity price per kWh — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- State electricity snapshot: Ohio — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Ohio electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Columbus electricity estimate (Ohio) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Ohio — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Ohio household bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
Historical and trend pages
- Ohio electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Ohio — State electricity inflation analysis
- Ohio electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 1,000 kWh in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,500 kWh cost in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 2,000 kWh cost in Ohio — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Ohio electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Ohio — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Ohio — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Ohio
- Ohio electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Ohio vs Alabama electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Ohio vs Alaska electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Ohio electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Ohio electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Ohio average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Ohio electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Ohio — Understand what influences state electricity prices
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.