Maryland vs Virginia: 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 $15.93/mo (9%) higher than Virginia ($185.25/mo).
Maryland bill$201.18/mo#6 highest of 51
Virginia bill$185.25/mo#11 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 | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $201.18 | $185.25 |
| Price per kWh | 21.84¢ | 17.22¢ |
| Typical usage | 921 kWh/mo | 1,076 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #6 · Price: #14 | Highest: #11 · Price: #22 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −15.0% | −14.4% |
Maryland bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Virginia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Maryland or Virginia more expensive for electricity?
Maryland is — the average residential bill there is $15.93/month higher than Virginia's ($185.25/month).
How much bigger is Maryland's bill than Virginia's?
About 9% higher — $201.18 vs $185.25 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Maryland · Virginia.