Georgia 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 Georgia ($196.53/mo) runs $28.25/mo (17%) higher than Tennessee ($168.28/mo).
Georgia bill$196.53/mo#7 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 | Georgia | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $196.53 | $168.28 |
| Price per kWh | 16.36¢ | 14.07¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,201 kWh/mo | 1,196 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #7 · Price: #25 | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −16.1% | −18.8% |
Georgia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Georgia or Tennessee more expensive for electricity?
Georgia is — the average residential bill there is $28.25/month higher than Tennessee's ($168.28/month).
How much bigger is Georgia's bill than Tennessee's?
About 17% higher — $196.53 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: Georgia · Tennessee.