Georgia vs South Carolina: 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 12, 2026
The average residential bill in Georgia ($196.53/mo) runs $10.67/mo (6%) higher than South Carolina ($185.87/mo).
Georgia bill$196.53/mo#7 highest of 51
South Carolina bill$185.87/mo#10 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 | Georgia | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $196.53 | $185.87 |
| Price per kWh | 16.36¢ | 15.55¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,201 kWh/mo | 1,195 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #7 · Price: #25 | Highest: #10 · Price: #31 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −16.1% | −16.3% |
Georgia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
South Carolina bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Georgia or South Carolina more expensive for electricity?
Georgia is — the average residential bill there is $10.67/month higher than South Carolina's ($185.87/month).
How much bigger is Georgia's bill than South Carolina's?
About 6% higher — $196.53 vs $185.87 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Georgia · South Carolina.