Utility rates in Columbia vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Columbia
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Columbia heats its homes
23% natural gas · 76% electricity · 1% other fuels
Electric rates in Columbia
Residential rates range from 12.8¢ to 17.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include Aiken Electric Coop Inc, Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC), Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc, Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc, Newberry Electric Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC).
This is 12% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Columbia
Columbia has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 10 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 123 providers
Sewer 4 providers
Trash & Recycling 1 provider
Internet 12 providers
Business Internet 1 provider
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in Columbia, SC
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.