Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Colorado | Oklahoma | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 16.35¢ | 13.34¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 12.21¢ | 8.60¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 8.83¢ | 5.96¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $110.23 | $143.95 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 674 | 1,079 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Oklahoma has a lower residential electricity rate at 13.34¢/kWh compared to Colorado's 16.35¢/kWh — a difference of 3.01¢/kWh (22.6%).
The average monthly electric bill in Colorado is $110.23 (674 kWh/month), while in Oklahoma it is $143.95 (1079 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Colorado has a regulated electricity market, while Oklahoma has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Colorado is below the national average at 16.35¢/kWh, and Oklahoma is below the national average at 13.34¢/kWh.
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