Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Alabama | Florida | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 16.08¢ | 15.78¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 14.95¢ | 11.38¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.80¢ | 8.79¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $183.83 | $174.23 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,143 | 1,104 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Florida has a lower residential electricity rate at 15.78¢/kWh compared to Alabama's 16.08¢/kWh — a difference of 0.30¢/kWh (1.9%).
The average monthly electric bill in Alabama is $183.83 (1143 kWh/month), while in Florida it is $174.23 (1104 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Alabama has a regulated electricity market, while Florida has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Alabama is below the national average at 16.08¢/kWh, and Florida is below the national average at 15.78¢/kWh.
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