Tennessee vs Virginia: 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 Virginia ($185.25/mo) runs $16.97/mo (10%) higher than Tennessee ($168.28/mo).
Tennessee bill$168.28/mo#20 highest of 51
Virginia bill$185.25/mo#11 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 | Tennessee | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Avg monthly bill | $168.28 | $185.25 |
| Price per kWh | 14.07¢ | 17.22¢ |
| Typical usage | 1,196 kWh/mo | 1,076 kWh/mo |
| Bill rank | Highest: #20 · Price: #47 | Highest: #11 · Price: #22 |
| Bill, 12-mo change | −18.8% | −14.4% |
Tennessee bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Virginia bill trend
Average residential bill, last 12 months.
Common questions
Is Tennessee or Virginia more expensive for electricity?
Virginia is — the average residential bill there is $16.97/month higher than Tennessee's ($168.28/month).
How much bigger is Virginia's bill than Tennessee's?
About 10% higher — $185.25 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: Tennessee · Virginia.