Ohio Electricity Rates
Residential rate
19.49¢/kWh
+4% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#17
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$172
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Ohio |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $53.32 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $165.90 |
| Window AC unit | $42.66 |
| Portable AC unit | $52.14 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $71.10 |
| Heat pump water heater | $17.77 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $17.77 |
| Washing machine | $1.48 |
| Dishwasher | $7.70 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $7.11 |
| Chest freezer | $8.29 |
| Electric oven | $14.81 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Ohio
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.63/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Ohio rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.