Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Alabama | Mississippi | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 16.08¢ | 15.33¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 14.95¢ | 13.41¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.80¢ | 7.47¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $183.83 | $177.20 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,143 | 1,156 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Mississippi has a lower residential electricity rate at 15.33¢/kWh compared to Alabama's 16.08¢/kWh — a difference of 0.75¢/kWh (4.9%).
The average monthly electric bill in Alabama is $183.83 (1143 kWh/month), while in Mississippi it is $177.20 (1156 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Alabama has a regulated electricity market, while Mississippi has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Alabama is below the national average at 16.08¢/kWh, and Mississippi is below the national average at 15.33¢/kWh.
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