City of Columbus Electricity Rates
City of Columbus residential customers pay an average of 11.3¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $62.37 per month — 29% below the Ohio state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
11.3¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$62.37
per month, residential
Vs OH average
-29%
16.0¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Columbus bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Columbus's effective 11.3¢/kWh rate vs the Ohio average of 16.0¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Columbus | OH average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.60 | $79.95 |
| 750 kWh | $84.90 | $119.92 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.20 | $159.90 |
| 1,250 kWh | $141.50 | $199.87 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.80 | $239.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.40 | $319.80 |
EV charging cost on City of Columbus
Rate is pre-filled to City of Columbus's 11.3¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Loading calculator…
Frequently asked questions
City of Columbus's average residential rate is 11.3¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
Other utilities in Ohio
Think your City of Columbus bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.