Average Utility Costs in Mississippi
Typical monthly utility costs in Mississippi are about $250.20/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Mississippi cities below.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Mississippi
The average utility bill in Mississippi is estimated at $250.20 per month. Jackson/Southaven: Entergy. Gulfport/Biloxi/Hattiesburg: Mississippi Power. Tupelo: municipal (TVA). Water and sewer vary by city.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month. Fuel adjustments apply to Entergy and Mississippi Power. Actual bills vary by usage.
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Utility providers in Mississippi
Entergy Mississippi: Jackson, Southaven. Mississippi Power: Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg. Tupelo Water & Light: Municipal electric (TVA), water, sewer. JXN Water: Jackson water/sewer. City utilities: Gulfport, Biloxi, Southaven, Hattiesburg. Estimates from official rate schedules.
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View utility providers in Mississippi →For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in Mississippi
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Mississippi
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash).
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Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. 6 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | Harrison County | $165.00 | $65.45 | $86.37 | $37.41 | $354.23 | View Gulfport details → |
| Hattiesburg | Forrest County | $165.00 | $58.48 | $58.48 | $17.00 | $298.96 | View Hattiesburg details → |
| Jackson | Hinds County | $147.10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $37.00 | $274.10 | View Jackson details → |
| Biloxi | Harrison County | $165.00 | $18.00 | $13.25 | $15.10 | $211.35 | View Biloxi details → |
| Southaven | DeSoto County | $147.10 | $19.30 | $19.80 | $18.00 | $204.20 | View Southaven details → |
| Tupelo | Lee County | $86.56 | $42.50 | $17.50 | $18.00 | $164.56 | View Tupelo details → |
Mississippi counties
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