North Carolina 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 $2.46/mo (1%) higher than North Carolina ($165.83/mo).
North Carolina bill$165.83/mo#24 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 | North Carolina | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $165.83 | $168.28 |
| Price per kWh | 14.74¢ | 14.07¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,125 kWh/mo | 1,196 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #24 · Price: #41 | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −10.8% | −18.8% |
North Carolina bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is North Carolina or Tennessee more expensive for electricity?
Tennessee is — the average residential bill there is $2.46/month higher than North Carolina's ($165.83/month).
How much bigger is Tennessee's bill than North Carolina's?
About 1% higher — $168.28 vs $165.83 per month in the latest EIA data.
Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers; price = revenue ÷ sales. See the methodology and each state's page: North Carolina · Tennessee.