How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Oregon?
This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 500 kWh in Oregon using the latest statewide residential average rate.
Oregon average rate
14.89 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$74.45
U.S. average cost
$95.20
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Oregon average rate | 14.89 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 500 kWh cost | $74.45 |
| U.S. average cost | $95.20 |
Compared to U.S. average
Oregon (500 kWh)
$74.45
U.S. (500 kWh)
$95.20
Difference
-$20.75
500 kWh in Oregon is less expensive by $20.75 compared to the U.S. average.
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State cost and bill pathways for Oregon
- Average power price in Oregon — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Oregon electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Oregon — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Oregon monthly electricity bill estimate — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Oregon — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
- Oregon data profile — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Oregon — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Oregon — State electricity inflation analysis
- Oregon electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Oregon — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Oregon — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 2,000 kWh in Oregon — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Oregon — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Oregon — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Oregon — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Oregon — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Oregon — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Oregon — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Oregon — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Oregon
- Compare Oregon with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Oregon vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Oregon vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Oregon 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
- Oregon electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Oregon average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Oregon 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 Oregon — 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.