Average Electricity Bill in Memphis, Tennessee
A typical household in Memphis, Tennessee pays about $125.86 a month for electricity at 13.98 ¢/kWh, based on 900 kWh of monthly use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Memphis estimated rate | 13.98 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated monthly bill | $125.86 |
| Estimated annual bill | $1510.29 |
| Tennessee benchmark monthly bill | $123.39 |
| Difference vs state benchmark | +$2.47 |
How this benchmark works
City rate is modeled from the July 2026 EIA state average with a population-based adjustment. See methodology. This is a fixed-usage estimate. For custom usage, use the state calculator. For city rates, see the city electricity cost page.
How to read this city benchmark bill
City rate is modeled from the July 2026 EIA state average with a population-based adjustment. See methodology.
This benchmark applies the modeled city rate to a standard 900 kWh monthly profile so cities can be compared on a consistent basis. It is not a utility quote and not a custom calculator. To try different usage levels, use the state electricity cost calculator; for local rates and electricity cost context, see the city electricity cost page.
Which page fits your question?
- Tennessee average electricity bill — same fixed kWh benchmark, statewide.
- Memphis electricity cost — city rates and cost context for this city.
- Tennessee electricity cost calculator — enter your own usage and see estimated costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does the average electricity bill estimate for Memphis assume?
This benchmark assumes 900 kWh per month and uses the site's city electricity rate estimate for Memphis.
Is this page a calculator?
No. It's a fixed-usage bill estimate. For an interactive calculator, use the state electricity cost calculator.
How does Memphis compare with the Tennessee state benchmark?
The modeled monthly difference is +$2.47 versus the state benchmark bill estimate.
Related benchmark and city context pages for Memphis
- Tennessee average electricity bill — State-level average bill at the same kWh benchmark
- Memphis electricity cost context — City electricity rates and cost overview
- Tennessee electricity cost calculator — Custom usage and bill math
- Tennessee electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill estimates
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: July 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.