Missouri 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 Missouri ($179.64/mo) runs $11.35/mo (7%) higher than Tennessee ($168.28/mo).
Missouri bill$179.64/mo#13 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 | Missouri | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $179.64 | $168.28 |
| Price per kWh | 16.22¢ | 14.07¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,108 kWh/mo | 1,196 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #13 · Price: #27 | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −20.5% | −18.8% |
Missouri bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Missouri or Tennessee more expensive for electricity?
Missouri is — the average residential bill there is $11.35/month higher than Tennessee's ($168.28/month).
How much bigger is Missouri's bill than Tennessee's?
About 7% higher — $179.64 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: Missouri · Tennessee.