Split a two-person apartment electricity bill
Two roommates split the full electricity statement equally. One is moving out and wants to see what happens if the remaining roommate uses 140 kWh instead of 210.
Open CalculatorInputs and calculation
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Utility | Electricity (kWh) |
| Metered usage | 210 |
| Tariff type | Flat rate |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 0.24 |
| Service fee (USD) | 12 |
| Tax on usage plus service fee (%) | 0 |
210 × 0.24 + 12 = 62.40. Half is 31.20.
Tool result · USD 62.40
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Utility | Electricity (kWh) |
| Metered usage | 140 |
| Tariff type | Flat rate |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 0.24 |
| Service fee (USD) | 12 |
| Tax on usage plus service fee (%) | 0 |
140 × 0.24 + 12 = 45.60.
Tool result · USD 45.60
What the comparison shows
The account total falls, but the remaining occupant pays 14.40 more than their old half.
Assumptions and limits
The split is a household agreement. The utility calculator returns the account total.
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