Maryland vs Pennsylvania: 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 $30.62/mo (18%) higher than Pennsylvania ($170.56/mo).
Maryland bill$201.18/mo#6 highest of 51
Pennsylvania bill$170.56/mo#17 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 | Maryland | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $201.18 | $170.56 |
| Price per kWh | 21.84¢ | 21.73¢ |
| Typical usage | 921 kWh/mo | 785 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #6 · Price: #14 | Highest: #17 · Price: #15 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −15.0% | −19.4% |
Maryland bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Pennsylvania bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Maryland or Pennsylvania more expensive for electricity?
Maryland is — the average residential bill there is $30.62/month higher than Pennsylvania's ($170.56/month).
How much bigger is Maryland's bill than Pennsylvania's?
About 18% higher — $201.18 vs $170.56 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Maryland · Pennsylvania.