Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Florida | Georgia | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 15.78¢ | 14.42¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 11.38¢ | 11.49¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 8.79¢ | 7.53¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $174.23 | $154.87 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,104 | 1,074 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Georgia has a lower residential electricity rate at 14.42¢/kWh compared to Florida's 15.78¢/kWh — a difference of 1.36¢/kWh (9.4%).
The average monthly electric bill in Florida is $174.23 (1104 kWh/month), while in Georgia it is $154.87 (1074 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Florida has a regulated electricity market, while Georgia has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Florida is below the national average at 15.78¢/kWh, and Georgia is below the national average at 14.42¢/kWh.
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