Household Electricity Usage in Maryland
This page estimates typical household electricity consumption in Maryland and maps usage levels directly to cost outcomes using the state's residential electricity rate.
Maryland modeled monthly usage
720 kWh
Maryland modeled annual usage
8,640 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Maryland average rate
35.85 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$258.12
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maryland modeled monthly usage | 720 kWh |
| Maryland modeled annual usage | 8,640 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Maryland average rate | 35.85 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $258.12 |
Maryland usage vs U.S. household benchmark
Maryland monthly usage
720 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Maryland rate
35.85 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
Maryland is modeled at 720 kWh per month, about 19.9% below the U.S. household benchmark of 899 kWh. At 35.85 ¢/kWh, that usage translates to roughly $258.12 per month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Maryland
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $179.25 | $2151.00 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $358.50 | $4302.00 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $537.75 | $6453.00 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $717.00 | $8604.00 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
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Maryland appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Maryland at 35.85 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Maryland
- Average power price in Maryland — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Maryland electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Maryland — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Baltimore, Maryland — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Maryland monthly electricity bill estimate — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Maryland — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Maryland — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Maryland — State electricity inflation analysis
- Maryland electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 500 kWh cost in Maryland — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in Maryland — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Maryland — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Maryland — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Maryland — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Maryland — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Maryland — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Maryland — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Maryland — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Maryland — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Maryland
- Compare Maryland with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Maryland vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Maryland vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Maryland 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
- Maryland electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Maryland average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Maryland 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 Maryland — 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.