State Utility Overview β€’ 15 Cities Indexed

South Carolina Utility Costs & Rates (2026)

Compare official residential water, electricity, natural gas, and municipal trash rates across top South Carolina metropolitan areas.

State Avg Monthly Bill
$341/mo
Avg Electric Rate
$0.139/kWh
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Greenville (SC) Monthly Utility Bill Calculator

Simulate itemized municipal charges based on occupants, square footage, and NOAA temperature peaks.

1,800 sq ft
Presets:
Summer Peak: +50% AC Surge
Heating System
Broadband Average 500+ Mbps residential plan
Total Estimated Cost Calculating...
$342 / month
Annual projected spend: $4,105 vs US Avg
Electricity 1,020 kWh
$0
City Water 5,850 gal
$0
Natural Gas 24 Therms
$0
Sewer & Stormwater Fixed + Volumetric
$0
Trash & Recycling Curbside Cart
$0
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South Carolina Cities Utility Cost Directory

Select your target city to view itemized water tier schedules, electricity providers, and relocation setup instructions.

Greenville County ~$342/mo

Greenville

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Spartanburg County ~$342/mo

Spartanburg

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Horry County ~$342/mo

Myrtle Beach

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Aiken County ~$342/mo

Aiken

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Anderson County ~$342/mo

Anderson

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Beaufort County ~$342/mo

Beaufort

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Florence County ~$342/mo

Florence

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Charleston County ~$342/mo

North Charleston

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Charleston County ~$340/mo

Charleston

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.20/mo
Richland County ~$335/mo

Columbia

Electric Rate: $0.138 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $16.80/mo
York County ~$342/mo

Rock Hill

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Pickens County ~$342/mo

Clemson

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Orangeburg County ~$342/mo

Orangeburg

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Sumter County ~$342/mo

Sumter

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
Lexington County ~$342/mo

West Columbia

Electric Rate: $0.139 / kWh
Primary Power: Dominion Energy South Carolina
Water Base Fee: $17.00/mo
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Federal Tax Credit
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Avg Annual Offset
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Official Municipal Filings

Tariff data is sourced directly from city council utility rate resolutions, Public Utility Commission (PUC) filings, and retail provider dockets.

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Federal Energy Benchmarks

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-861M residential sales data is leveraged to calibrate regional seasonal consumption models.

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USGS & NOAA Climate Standards

Water and sewer discharge volume models use USGS per capita metrics; HVAC load draws from NOAA Cooling & Heating Degree Day (CDD/HDD) indexes.

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Est. Monthly Bill
$335/mo