Maryland Electricity Rates
Residential rate
22.07¢/kWh
+17% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#13
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$194
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Maryland |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $60.38 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $187.86 |
| Window AC unit | $48.31 |
| Portable AC unit | $59.04 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $80.51 |
| Heat pump water heater | $20.13 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $20.13 |
| Washing machine | $1.68 |
| Dishwasher | $8.72 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $8.05 |
| Chest freezer | $9.39 |
| Electric oven | $16.77 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Maryland
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.83/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Maryland rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.