Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Maryland | Pennsylvania | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 21.34¢ | 20.17¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 15.86¢ | 13.16¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 13.59¢ | 10.40¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $198.21 | $164.82 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 929 | 817 | — |
| Market Type | deregulated | deregulated | — |
Pennsylvania has a lower residential electricity rate at 20.17¢/kWh compared to Maryland's 21.34¢/kWh — a difference of 1.17¢/kWh (5.8%).
The average monthly electric bill in Maryland is $198.21 (929 kWh/month), while in Pennsylvania it is $164.82 (817 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Maryland has a deregulated electricity market, while Pennsylvania has a deregulated market. In deregulated markets, consumers can choose their electricity supplier, which may offer more competitive rates.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Maryland is above the national average at 21.34¢/kWh, and Pennsylvania is above the national average at 20.17¢/kWh.
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