North Carolina Utility Cost Calculator
Calculate utility costs in North Carolina using real EIA electricity (15.16¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$154/mo, gas ~$68/mo, water ~$38/mo for a typical home.
Typical total monthly utility bill in North Carolina: $328 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $154 electricity, $68 natural gas, $38 water/sewer, and $68 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | North Carolina | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 15.16¢ per kWh (July 2025 13.37¢, +13.4%) | 35th highest of 50; 17% below U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 1,015 kWh a month | 16th highest of 50; 18% above U.S. |
| Electric bill | 1,015 kWh × 15.16¢ = $153.87, about $154 | 2024: $143.50 at 14.13¢, 20th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2024 average | $16.42 per Mcf (about $1.58 per therm) | not ranked (a 2024 average); July 2026 $34.09, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 3,456 | normal 3,525, 2% below |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 1,592 | normal 1,387, 15% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | electricity 67%, natural gas 22.7%, heating oil and propane 7%, wood 2.1% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | natural gas 41.1%, nuclear 32.1%, coal 12.7% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (investor-owned) 36.7%; Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (investor-owned) 26.5% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for North Carolina; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2024 annual average ($16.42/Mcf)
Additional Details
Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Monthly Utilities
$328.00
Annual Utility Costs
$3,936.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
North Carolina inputs: 1,015 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 15.16¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $16.42/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.5834/therm (EIA 2024 annual average) (EIA lists North Carolina's 2025 annual average as not available, so the 2024 annual average is used); water $5.32 per 1,000 gallons and internet $68/month, both from cost-of-living index 96.7; income share on $73,958.
Key State Information
5,067,762 North Carolina residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 96.7 · median household income $73,958.
What drives North Carolina utility bills
Heating is North Carolina's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 3,525 heating against 1,387 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Electricity supplied 67% of North Carolina home energy in 2024, natural gas 22.7%.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC sold 36.7% of North Carolina's 2024 residential electricity, Duke Energy Progress - (NC) 26.5%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 0 | 495 |
| Aug 2025 | 8 | 297 |
| Sep 2025 | 27 | 198 |
| Oct 2025 | 210 | 20 |
| Nov 2025 | 428 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 725 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 840 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 662 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 311 | 19 |
| Apr 2026 | 137 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 100 | 153 |
| Jun 2026 | 8 | 346 |
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What is the average electric bill in North Carolina?
EIA 2024: $143.50 a month (1,015 kWh × 14.13¢). July 2026 price 15.16¢: $154.
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