Average Electric Bill in Cleveland, OH
What a typical household in Cleveland pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Cleveland pays about $63.11/month for electricity at roughly 9.41¢/kWh. Basis: Cleveland Electric Illum Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Ohio over 12 months — the rate environment Cleveland households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Cleveland Electric Illum Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Cleveland Electric Illum Co · 676,098 residential customers |
| State context | Ohio: $166.81/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 371,853 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Cleveland?
Expect roughly $63.11 per month for a typical household in Cleveland — based on Cleveland Electric Illum Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Cleveland?
About 9.41¢ per kWh (Cleveland Electric Illum Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Cleveland pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Cleveland higher or lower than the Ohio average?
Cleveland Electric Illum Co averages $63.11 — below the state average of $166.81.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Cleveland Electric Illum Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Ohio) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.