Michigan vs Ohio: 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 Ohio ($166.81/mo) runs $16.04/mo (11%) higher than Michigan ($150.77/mo).
Michigan bill$150.77/mo#30 highest of 51
Ohio bill$166.81/mo#22 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 | Michigan | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $150.77 | $166.81 |
| Price per kWh | 22.99¢ | 19.19¢ |
| Typical usage | 656 kWh/mo | 869 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #30 · Price: #13 | Highest: #22 · Price: #19 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −18.7% | −22.0% |
Michigan bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Ohio bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Michigan or Ohio more expensive for electricity?
Ohio is — the average residential bill there is $16.04/month higher than Michigan's ($150.77/month).
How much bigger is Ohio's bill than Michigan's?
About 11% higher — $166.81 vs $150.77 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Michigan · Ohio.