Virginia vs West 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 12, 2026
The average residential bill in Virginia ($185.25/mo) runs $35.99/mo (24%) higher than West Virginia ($149.26/mo).
Virginia bill$185.25/mo#11 highest of 51
West Virginia bill$149.26/mo#31 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 | Virginia | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $185.25 | $149.26 |
| Price per kWh | 17.22¢ | 15.45¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,076 kWh/mo | 966 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #11 · Price: #22 | Highest: #31 · Price: #32 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −14.4% | −24.9% |
Virginia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
West Virginia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Virginia or West Virginia more expensive for electricity?
Virginia is — the average residential bill there is $35.99/month higher than West Virginia's ($149.26/month).
How much bigger is Virginia's bill than West Virginia's?
About 24% higher — $185.25 vs $149.26 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Virginia · West Virginia.