Average Electric Bill in Maryland (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Maryland is $165.87 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 17% above the U.S. average, #5 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 929 kWh used per month at Maryland's rate of 17.9¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$165.87
#5 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
929 kWh
per residential customer
17.9¢/kWh
17% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Maryland by home size
Priced at Maryland's 17.9¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Maryland's own average household use of 929 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 538 kWh | $96.09 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 807 kWh | $144.13 |
| Small house | 969 kWh | $173.06 |
| Large house | 1,507 kWh | $269.15 |
| Maryland average | 929 kWh | $165.87 |
Estimate your Maryland electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Maryland
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.