Alabama vs Tennessee: Electricity Rates & Average Bills
Side-by-side residential bills, cents-per-kWh, usage and 12-month trends — June 2026 EIA data.
Data through June 2026
EIA-826, verified Oct 11, 2026
The average residential bill in Alabama ($201.98/mo) runs $33.70/mo (20%) higher than Tennessee ($168.28/mo).
Alabama bill$201.98/mo#5 highest of 51
Tennessee bill$168.28/mo#20 highest of 51
US context$164.05/mostates median
The numbers, side by side
Latest month from EIA residential retail-sales data, plus each state's rank among tracked states.
| Measure | Alabama | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $201.98 | $168.28 |
| Price per kWh | 16.4¢ | 14.07¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,231 kWh/mo | 1,196 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #5 · Price: #24 | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −17.7% | −18.8% |
Alabama bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Alabama or Tennessee more expensive for electricity?
Alabama is — the average residential bill there is $33.70/month higher than Tennessee's ($168.28/month).
How much bigger is Alabama's bill than Tennessee's?
About 20% higher — $201.98 vs $168.28 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Alabama · Tennessee.