Kentucky 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 Tennessee ($168.28/mo) runs $8.09/mo (5%) higher than Kentucky ($160.20/mo).
Kentucky bill$160.20/mo#28 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 | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $160.20 | $168.28 |
| Price per kWh | 14.26¢ | 14.07¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,123 kWh/mo | 1,196 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #28 · Price: #44 | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −18.9% | −18.8% |
Kentucky bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Kentucky or Tennessee more expensive for electricity?
Tennessee is — the average residential bill there is $8.09/month higher than Kentucky's ($160.20/month).
How much bigger is Tennessee's bill than Kentucky's?
About 5% higher — $168.28 vs $160.20 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: Kentucky · Tennessee.