Electricity rates in South Carolina
See the latest average electricity prices in South Carolina and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.12
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-16%
cheaper
Price rank
#32
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$137
at 886 kWh typical usage
How South Carolina compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in South Carolina
Estimated energy cost at South Carolina's average residential rate of $0.15/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $85.09 | $1,021.02/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $108.29 | $1,299.48/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $139.23 | $1,670.76/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $177.91 | $2,134.86/yr |
South Carolina electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with South Carolina's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$102.82
600 kWh · ≈ $3.38/day
Per day
$3.38
Per year
$1,233.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in South Carolina: common questions
South Carolina's average residential electricity price is $0.15 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 16% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #32 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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