East Coast Electricity Costs: A Closer Look at Monthly Bills
For residents on the East Coast, the high cost of electricity adds to the overall burden of living expenses. A recent study by GOBankingRates, utilizing data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reveals that the median monthly electricity bill across 16 East Coast states is $142. Notably, New Jersey boasts the lowest average bill at approximately $113, while Connecticut has the highest at $203.
Those interested in comparative energy costs should note that New Jersey’s bills are 17% below the national average, closely followed by Vermont, which is 14% below average. Below, we break down the average electricity costs in each East Coast state.
Connecticut
- Average monthly bill: $202.74
- Average monthly consumption: 678.46 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 48.2%
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Delaware
- Average monthly bill: $138.04
- Average monthly consumption: 877.51 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 0.9%
Florida
- Average monthly bill: $168.35
- Average monthly consumption: 1,107.08 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 23%
Georgia
- Average monthly bill: $141.67
- Average monthly consumption: 1,034.85 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 3.5%
Maine
- Average monthly bill: $153.56
- Average monthly consumption: 559.98 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 12.2%
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Maryland
- Average monthly bill: $148.45
- Average monthly consumption: 894.43 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 8.5%
Massachusetts
- Average monthly bill: $165.55
- Average monthly consumption: 559.15 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 21%
New Hampshire
- Average monthly bill: $168.79
- Average monthly consumption: 599.55 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 23.3%
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New Jersey
- Average monthly bill: $113.21
- Average monthly consumption: 639.46 kWh
- % difference from the national average: -17.3%
New York
- Average monthly bill: $125.80
- Average monthly consumption: 565.53 kWh
- % difference from the national average: [data missing]
Average Electricity Costs Variations Across East Coast States
Overview of Electricity Bills
The following data summarizes average monthly electricity costs across several East Coast states. Each state is compared to the national average to highlight the disparities in electricity expenses.
North Carolina
- Average monthly bill: $127.79
- Average monthly consumption: 988.57 kWh
- % difference from the national average: -6.6%
Pennsylvania
- Average monthly bill: $143.10
- Average monthly consumption: 790.52 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 4.6%
Rhode Island
- Average monthly bill: $149.78
- Average monthly consumption: 554.43 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 9.5%
South Carolina
- Average monthly bill: $139.91
- Average monthly consumption: 1,022.47 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 2.2%
Vermont
- Average monthly bill: $117.11
- Average monthly consumption: 562.52 kWh
- % difference from the national average: -14.4%
Virginia
- Average monthly bill: $141.63
- Average monthly consumption: 993.19 kWh
- % difference from the national average: 3.5%
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Methodology: GOBankingRates conducted an analysis of electricity costs for each state using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This study focused on average monthly power consumption, average cost per kilowatt-hour, number of customers, and billing data. The comparison against national averages includes both residential and commercial electricity usage. All information is current as of February 19, 2025.
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