South Carolina
vsNew Mexico
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| South Carolina | Metric | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| 14.96¢/kWh | Residential | 15.08¢/kWh |
| 11.05¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.23¢/kWh |
| 7.11¢/kWh | Industrial | 5.90¢/kWh |
| #21 | Price Rank | #22 |
| 7.1% | Renewable % | 49.4% |
Generation Mix
South Carolina
New Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
South Carolina has cheaper residential electricity at 14.96¢/kWh. The difference is 0.12¢/kWh between the two states. South Carolina ranks #21 and New Mexico ranks #22 cheapest among all states.
South Carolina gets 7.1% of electricity from renewables, while New Mexico gets 49.4%. New Mexico leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both South Carolina and New Mexico. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for South Carolina versus New Mexico, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.