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City of Columbia Electricity Rates

City of Columbia residential customers pay an average of 13.9¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $109.33 per month — 8% above the Missouri state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

13.9¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$109.33

per month, residential

Vs MO average

+8%

12.9¢/kWh state avg

What a City of Columbia bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at City of Columbia's effective 13.9¢/kWh rate vs the Missouri average of 12.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageCity of ColumbiaMO average
500 kWh$69.70$64.55
750 kWh$104.55$96.82
1,000 kWh$139.40$129.10
1,250 kWh$174.25$161.38
1,500 kWh$209.10$193.65
2,000 kWh$278.80$258.20

EV charging cost on City of Columbia

Rate is pre-filled to City of Columbia's 13.9¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

City of Columbia's average residential rate is 13.9¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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Think your City of Columbia bill is too high?

Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.

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