Electricity Cost in Mississippi
The average residential electricity rate in Mississippi is 14.24¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $128 per month or $1538 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
14.24 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$128.16
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1537.92
vs national (monthly)
$-32.58
National avg: 17.86¢/kWh
How Mississippi Compares
State rate
14.24 ¢/kWh
National average
17.86 ¢/kWh
Difference
-20.3%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Mississippi costs 20% less than the national average.
- Mississippi ranks #34 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Mississippi shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Mississippi?
- The average residential electricity rate in Mississippi is 14.24 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $128.16.
- Is electricity in Mississippi cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Mississippi costs about $32.58 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Mississippi?
- At the average rate of 14.24¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $128.16 per month, or about $1537.92 per year.