North Carolina vs South Carolina: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
The average residential bill in South Carolina ($185.87/mo) runs $20.04/mo (12%) higher than North Carolina ($165.83/mo).
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | North Carolina | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $165.83 | $185.87 |
| Price per kWh | 14.74¢ | 15.55¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,125 kWh/mo | 1,195 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #24 · Price: #41 | Highest: #10 · Price: #31 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −10.8% | −16.3% |
North Carolina bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
South Carolina bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is North Carolina or South Carolina more expensive for electricity?
South Carolina is — the average residential bill there is $20.04/month higher than North Carolina's ($165.83/month).
How much bigger is South Carolina's bill than North Carolina's?
About 12% higher — $185.87 vs $165.83 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: North Carolina · South Carolina.