Electricity cost in Florida
Electricity in Florida costs 14.14 cents per kWh (EIA, 2024), 14% less than the U.S. average. The average home bill is about $156 a month.
Florida vs the U.S.
Electricity in Florida costs 14% less than the national average of 16.48 cents per kWh. Homes there use 28% more than the national average of 863 kWh a month, so the typical bill of $156 is 10% more than the U.S. typical bill of $142 (our calculation). Prices have kept rising since: the national average reached 18.31 cents in July 2026.
| State | ¢ per kWh | Avg bill / month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14.08 | $151 | 17 |
| North Carolina | 14.13 | $143 | 18 |
| Florida | 14.14 | $156 | 19 |
| Kansas | 14.15 | $124 | 20 |
| New Mexico | 14.20 | $93 | 21 |
| U.S. average | 16.48 | $142 | - |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024 Average Monthly Bill, Residential (Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 5.a), released Oct 7, 2025. Bills and EV costs are our calculation (price × use; 310 kWh per 1,000 miles from fueleconomy.gov). Your utility's rates and fees may differ.
Ways to use this number
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Common questions
How much is electricity in Florida?
Homes in Florida paid an average of 14.14 cents per kWh in 2024, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That ranks 19 of 51 (1 = cheapest).
What is the average electric bill in Florida?
With average use of 1,104 kWh a month, the bill comes to about $156 a month, or $1,873 a year (our calculation from EIA data).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Florida?
About $44 per 1,000 miles charging at home, using 31 kWh per 100 miles (2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, fueleconomy.gov) and the Florida average price (our calculation).