Average Electric Bill in South Carolina (2026)
The average residential electric bill in South Carolina is $149.51 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 5% above the U.S. average, #15 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 1,050 kWh used per month at South Carolina's rate of 14.2¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$149.51
#15 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
1,050 kWh
per residential customer
14.2¢/kWh
5% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in South Carolina by home size
Priced at South Carolina's 14.2¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to South Carolina's own average household use of 1,050 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 | 608 kWh | $86.52 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 913 kWh | $129.92 |
| Small house | 1,095 kWh | $155.82 |
| Large house | 1,703 kWh | $242.34 |
| South Carolina average | 1,050 kWh | $149.51 |
Estimate your South Carolina 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 South Carolina
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.