Is Electricity Expensive in North Carolina?

How North Carolina's rate compares

North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.25¢/kWh, which is near the national average. The rate tier classification for North Carolina is "Medium".

Affordability Index

With an Affordability Index of 89/100, North Carolina falls in the "Very Affordable" category. States scoring 80+ are considered very affordable; states below 20 are very expensive.

What drives the price?

Electricity prices vary by state due to fuel mix, generation infrastructure, regulatory environment, and seasonal demand. North Carolina's rate reflects these regional factors as reported by the source data.

Monthly cost impact

• At 500 kWh/month: ~$81.25 (all-in rate)
• At 900 kWh/month: ~$146.25 (all-in rate)
• At 1,000 kWh/month: ~$162.50 (all-in rate)
• At 1,500 kWh/month: ~$243.75 (all-in rate)

Data freshness

This data was Dataset last updated 10 days ago. Freshness status: fresh.