Electricity rates in Maryland
See the latest average electricity prices in Maryland and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.21
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.21
per kWh
Commercial
$0.18
per kWh
Industrial
$0.16
per kWh
vs US average
+17%
more expensive
Price rank
#15
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$190
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Maryland compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Maryland
Estimated energy cost at Maryland's average residential rate of $0.21/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $117.76 | $1,413.06/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $149.87 | $1,798.44/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $192.69 | $2,312.28/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $246.22 | $2,954.58/yr |
Maryland electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Maryland's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$138.46
600 kWh · ≈ $4.55/day
Per day
$4.55
Per year
$1,661.52
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy93%
- Fixed charge7%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Maryland: common questions
Maryland's average residential electricity price is $0.21 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 17% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #15 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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