Electricity cost in Mississippi, 2026
Homes in Mississippi paid an average of 15.19¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 16% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 9.1% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 19th cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$41.01a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.23
- Per day
- $1.37 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $498.99 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Mississippi
At 15.19¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $6.84 | $83.17 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $127.60 | $1,552 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $32.81 | $399.19 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $41.01 | $498.99 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $61.52 | $748.49 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $18.46 | $224.55 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $42.93 | $522.28 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $2.28 | $27.72 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $4.37 | $53.23 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $6.15 | $74.85 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.73 | $33.27 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $52.50 | $638.71 |
Mississippi compared with its neighbors
Mississippi is in the EIA's East South Central region. July's price (14.54¢) was below the year-to-date average. In the same region, Tennessee paid 13.87¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13.87 | +4.9% | 9 of 51 |
| Kentucky | 14.27 | +8.8% | 14 of 51 |
| Mississippi | 15.19 | +9.1% | 19 of 51 |
| Alabama | 16.54 | +3.6% | 29 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Mississippi
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $4.82 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $57.87 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 4.2 times Mississippi's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.