Cost to run appliances in Mississippi
Electricity in Mississippi averages 15.19¢ per kWh.
That's about 16% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 19 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 14.54¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.23 | $54.68 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.23 | $54.68 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.23 | $54.68 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $3.65 |
| Heated mattress pad | 1¢ | $3.28 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.23 | $27.34 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.53 | $128 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $1.91 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 6¢ | $10.94 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 2¢ | $4.10 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 4¢ | $27.34 |
| Dehumidifier | 8¢ | $27.34 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $4.56 |
| Sump pump | $0.12 | $3.65 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.23 | $3.42 |
| Electric oven | $0.46 | $13.67 |
| Slow cooker | 3¢ | $7.29 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.15 | $2.28 |
| Microwave | $0.17 | $1.25 |
| Coffee maker | $0.15 | $1.14 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $6.56 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $4.37 |
| Dishwasher | $0.27 | $8.20 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.46 | $13.67 |
| Washing machine | 8¢ | $2.28 |
| Electric water heater | $0.68 | $61.52 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.14 | $32.81 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.53 | $128 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $1.82 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.28 |
| Gaming PC | 6¢ | $7.29 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3¢ | $2.73 |
| Xbox Series X | 2¢ | $2.19 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.09 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.09 | $65.62 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.