Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.32 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
4.3¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.32
9.1 kWh
Per year
$15.88
110 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.66 | $7.94 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.32 | $15.88 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.64 | $31.75 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a incandescent bulb in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 4.3¢ per day, $1.32 per month, or $15.88 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $1.32 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.