Electricity rates in Maryland

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Maryland, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

21.40¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

+17.8%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+7.6%

was 19.89¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#15 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Maryland

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$198.81

929 kWh × 21.4¢ (Maryland average)

Per kWh: $0.2140
Per 100 kWh: $21.40
Per 1,000 kWh: $214.00

Average electric bill in Maryland

2024 (EIA)	Maryland	U.S.
Monthly use	929 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	17.86¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$165.87	$142.26
Residential customers	2,451,753	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Maryland household's 929 kWh would cost about $198.81 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Maryland

Yearly cost at 21.40¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the South Atlantic region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$924.48
Central air conditioner *	3,112	$665.97
Electric water heater *	2,767	$592.14
Pool pump *	2,755	$589.57
Electric car *	2,594	$555.12
Window air conditioner	2,095	$448.23
Hot tub *	1,758	$376.21
Dehumidifier *	1,211	$259.15
Light bulbs *	674	$144.24
Electric clothes dryer *	657	$140.60
Refrigerator *	652	$139.53
Chest or upright freezer *	600	$128.40
Ceiling fan *	305	$65.27
Electric oven *	295	$63.13
TV *	212	$45.37
Microwave *	106	$22.68

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Maryland ranks

Maryland is #15 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Maryland	U.S.
August 2026	21.40¢	18.16¢
August 2025	19.89¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	21.31¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	18.93¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	17.86¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (South Atlantic)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Delaware	18.70¢	$150.87
District of Columbia	25.98¢	$113.23
Florida	14.99¢	$156.09
Georgia	15.90¢	$151.25
North Carolina	14.95¢	$143.50
South Carolina	15.76¢	$149.51
Virginia	17.64¢	$148.77
West Virginia	16.31¢	$154.76

See electricity rates in all 50 states.

Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Maryland?

The average residential price in Maryland was 21.40¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is +17.8% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #15 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Maryland?

In 2024, the average Maryland household used 929 kWh a month and paid $165.87 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $198.81.

Are electricity prices going up in Maryland?

The August 2026 average of 21.40¢/kWh compares with 19.89¢ a year earlier (+7.6%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 21.31¢, +12.6% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Maryland average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

More calculators

Electricity Rates by State

Average residential price per kWh in every state, updated monthly from the EIA.

Electricity Cost Calculator

What any device costs per hour, day, month and year from its wattage.

kWh to Dollars Calculator

Turn the kWh on your bill into dollars at your state's rate.

See everything

These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.