Midwest
Electricity costs in Missouri
Residential customers in Missouri pay an average of 16.22¢ per kWh — 25th cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -11.6% against the national average.
Missouri at a glance
Missouri's coal-heavy generation mix keeps rates below the national average, though that advantage narrows as plants age and environmental compliance costs accumulate. Retail service is regulated. The state has a pronounced dual peak, with hot humid summers and genuinely cold winters both driving substantial load.
Rate trend
2025-07 to 2026-06 · cents per kWh · 15.56¢ → 16.22¢
What appliances cost to run in Missouri
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Missouri’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $200 | $2,398 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $107 | $1,279 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $89.86 | $1,077 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $71.10 | $853 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $59.25 | $710 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $59.25 | $710 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $44.44 | $533 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $44.44 | $533 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $35.55 | $426 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $34.56 | $414 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $26.66 | $320 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $24.88 | $298 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $17.77 | $213 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $12.59 | $151 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $7.90 | $94.72 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $7.11 | $85.25 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $7.11 | $85.25 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $6.91 | $82.88 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $6.22 | $74.60 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $5.53 | $66.31 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $4.44 | $53.28 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $3.70 | $44.40 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $2.96 | $35.52 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $2.96 | $35.52 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $2.96 | $35.52 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.72 | $32.56 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.47 | $29.60 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $2.37 | $28.42 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $2.22 | $26.64 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $2.22 | $26.64 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $1.97 | $23.68 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.66 | $19.89 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.66 | $19.89 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.38 | $16.58 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.36 | $16.28 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $1.18 | $14.21 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $1.18 | $14.21 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $0.99 | $11.84 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.09 | $1.07 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.06 | $0.74 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Missouri’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.