104.0
Utility Cost Index
2024
14.23 cents/kWh
Avg. Residential Electricity Rate
2024
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Cost Index | 104 | 100 |
National ranking
How states rank by utilities cost index.
| #1 | Wyoming | $8 |
| #2 | Vermont | 10 |
| #3 | Washington | 11.4 |
| #4 | Montana | $11.9 |
| #5 | Delaware | 15.6 |
| #6 | Alaska | 47 |
| #7 | Utah | 90 |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 90 |
| #9 | Oregon | 92 |
| #10 | New Mexico | 92 |
| #11 | Kentucky | 94 |
| #12 | Georgia | 94 |
| #13 | Missouri | 95 |
| #14 | Tennessee | 96 |
| #15 | Ohio | 97 |
| #16 | Illinois | 97 |
| #17 | Indiana | 97 |
| #18 | Colorado | 97 |
| #19 | South Dakota | 97 |
| #20 | Louisiana | 98 |
| #21 | Virginia | 99 |
| #22 | Minnesota | 99 |
| #23 | North Carolina | 99 |
| #24 | Texas | 100 |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 101 |
| #26 | Florida | 102 |
| #27 | Michigan | 102 |
| #28 | Arizona | 102 |
| #29 | New Jersey | 113 |
| #30 | New York | 116 |
| #31 | California | 120 |
| #32 | Rhode Island | 122 |
| #33 | Maine | 124 |
| #34 | Massachusetts | 137 |
| #35 | New Hampshire | $230 |
Overview
South Carolina's hot, humid summers push utility costs slightly above the national average, with an index near 104 despite residential electricity rates of 14.23 cents per kWh that are actually below the U.S. average. Heavy air-conditioning demand keeps overall energy bills elevated for many households.
Did you know?
- South Carolina households use some of the most electricity per customer in the country because of long, humid cooling seasons.