Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | South Carolina | Georgia | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 15.53¢ | 14.42¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 11.53¢ | 11.49¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.62¢ | 7.53¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $163.13 | $154.87 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,050 | 1,074 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Georgia has a lower residential electricity rate at 14.42¢/kWh compared to South Carolina's 15.53¢/kWh — a difference of 1.11¢/kWh (7.7%).
The average monthly electric bill in South Carolina is $163.13 (1050 kWh/month), while in Georgia it is $154.87 (1074 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
South Carolina has a regulated electricity market, while Georgia has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. South Carolina is below the national average at 15.53¢/kWh, and Georgia is below the national average at 14.42¢/kWh.
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