SC · May 2026

South Carolina electricity cost calculator

Average residential electricity rate: 16.18¢/kWh — 12.3% below the U.S. average and #25 from lowest to highest among the 50 states in this snapshot.

Electricity cost calculator

What does it cost to run?

Power draw (watts)Hours per dayDays usedStateElectricity rate (¢/kWh)

Energy180.00 kWh

Cost for 30 days$29.12

Per day$0.97

Annualized$354.34

Uses the selected state's latest EIA residential average unless you enter your own utility rate. Taxes, fixed charges, tiers and time-of-use pricing are not included.

Common examples

What typical devices cost at South Carolina's average rate

Space heater1,500 W · 4 h/day · 30 days$29.12

Gaming PC500 W · 6 h/day · 30 days$14.56

Window AC900 W · 8 h/day · 30 days$34.95

Refrigerator150 W · 8 h/day · 30 days$5.82

Clothes dryer3,000 W · 0.75 h/day · 12 days$4.37

These are adjustable examples, not measured product data. Use the calculator above for your own device.

About this rate

This page uses the latest available EIA statewide residential average as a starting point. Your actual electricity price can be different because of your utility, plan, taxes, fixed charges, usage tiers, season and time-of-use pricing. For the best estimate, replace the rate in the calculator with the cents-per-kWh value from your own bill.