Average Utility Costs in Homewood, AL

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Homewood, AL are about $260.75, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate combines Alabama Power Company electric service with the city's published water, wastewater, and solid waste pricing where available.

Homewood quick take

  • Electric service here is based on Alabama Power Company, which is the standard investor-owned utility pattern many Alabama households see outside municipal systems.
  • Water and sewer are important parts of the total monthly bill here, with wastewater estimated at about $66.43/month in this comparison.
  • Water and sewer for most Vestavia Hills and Homewood homes are billed through Central Alabama Water with Jefferson County sewer on the same statement; a few pockets may use other districts—confirm at your address.
  • Across Alabama, local utility structures can differ sharply from one city to the next even when homes are in the same general metro area.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$260.75

Estimated average monthly utilities in Homewood are ~$260.75 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$55.44/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-03
  • Electric $138.88 (53%)
  • Water $55.44 (21%)
  • Sewer $66.43 (25%)
  • Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are about 10% higher than the Alabama city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Alabama, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash and recycling are funded by the municipality at no direct monthly fee to residents; collection may be provided by a contracted hauler. Check your bill for any fees.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Central Alabama Water (CAW)
Base charge
$28.49/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.39/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$55.44
caw-al.gov· verified 2026-06-03

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Monthly total
$66.43

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

caw-al.gov· verified 2026-06-03

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$0.00

Residential garbage and recycling are provided through a city contract with Amwaste (since August 2023); there is no separate monthly sanitation charge on a utility bill. Claw-truck bulk/yard debris service is city-coordinated. Optional back-door service may carry a fee unless medically certified.

cityofhomewood.com· verified 2026-06-03

Check Internet pricing & availability in Homewood

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$260.75

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 53% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $12.44.
  • Water increases by about $5.39 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Jefferson County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Homewood (this)$260.75
Birmingham$275.29
Vestavia Hills$260.75
Hoover$275.29

More in Alabama

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FAQ

Because local water, wastewater, and garbage charges vary a lot from city to city. In Alabama, those local utility lines can easily change the total monthly household bill even when electric service comes from the same broader utility territory.
It is meant to show the full household utility picture. The electric estimate is only one part of the total, while water, sewer, and trash can make a major difference in what residents actually budget each month in Homewood.
In Homewood, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from Jefferson County Environmental Services – Residential Sewer (Schedule A), billed on CAW statement at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Homewood is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Homewood – Garbage, Trash & Recycling.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Homewood with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.