Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 9.2¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
9.2¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.10
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 4.6¢ | $0.55 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 9.2¢ | $1.10 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.18 | $2.21 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 9.2¢ per month, or $1.10 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: 9.2¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.