Electricity Cost in Maryland
The residential electricity rate in Maryland is 19.48¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #38 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Maryland 9% above average.
19.48¢
Residential
#38
Price Rank
10.7%
Renewable
| Residential Rate | 19.48¢/kWh |
| Commercial Rate | 14.74¢/kWh |
| Industrial Rate | 12.50¢/kWh |
| US Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.