Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | New York | Pennsylvania | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 26.49¢ | 20.17¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 20.61¢ | 13.16¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 10.44¢ | 10.40¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $151.30 | $164.82 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 571 | 817 | — |
| Market Type | deregulated | deregulated | — |
Pennsylvania has a lower residential electricity rate at 20.17¢/kWh compared to New York's 26.49¢/kWh — a difference of 6.32¢/kWh (31.3%).
The average monthly electric bill in New York is $151.30 (571 kWh/month), while in Pennsylvania it is $164.82 (817 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
New York 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. New York is above the national average at 26.49¢/kWh, and Pennsylvania is above the national average at 20.17¢/kWh.
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