Delaware vs Maryland: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
Data through June 2026
EIA-826, verified Oct 11, 2026
The average residential bill in Maryland ($201.18/mo) runs $29.75/mo (17%) higher than Delaware ($171.43/mo).
Delaware bill$171.43/mo#16 highest of 51
Maryland bill$201.18/mo#6 highest of 51
US context$164.05/mostates median
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | Delaware | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $171.43 | $201.18 |
| Price per kWh | 19.29¢ | 21.84¢ |
| Typical usage | 889 kWh/mo | 921 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #16 · Price: #18 | Highest: #6 · Price: #14 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −17.4% | −15.0% |
Delaware bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Maryland bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Delaware or Maryland more expensive for electricity?
Maryland is — the average residential bill there is $29.75/month higher than Delaware's ($171.43/month).
How much bigger is Maryland's bill than Delaware's?
About 17% higher — $201.18 vs $171.43 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Delaware · Maryland.