State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in Ohio is 18.70¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-07-ytd), the 34th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 1% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.88¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-09-24). This aggregate rate does not reproduce your utility's fixed charges, tax treatment, tiers or time-of-use schedule.

Example monthly bills at the Ohio average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$77.42–$115.19	$93.50
1,000 kWh	$154.84–$230.38	$187.00
1,500 kWh	$232.25–$345.58	$280.50

What appliances cost to run in Ohio

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Ohio state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$94.25
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$26.93
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$75.74
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$7.07
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$87.52
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$49.37
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$4.29
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$3.09

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-07-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Ohio?

The published state-average residential rate for Ohio is 18.70 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-07-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Ohio cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Ohio has the 34th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 1% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.88¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Ohio bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

Delaware — next-cheapest state average (17.86¢/kWh)
Wisconsin — next state average up (19.00¢/kWh)

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