Missouri Electricity Rates
Residential rate
14.01¢/kWh
-26% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#44
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$123
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Missouri |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $38.33 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $119.25 |
| Window AC unit | $30.67 |
| Portable AC unit | $37.48 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $51.11 |
| Heat pump water heater | $12.78 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $12.78 |
| Washing machine | $1.06 |
| Dishwasher | $5.54 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.11 |
| Chest freezer | $5.96 |
| Electric oven | $10.65 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Missouri
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.86/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Missouri rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.