Average Utility Costs in Avondale, AZ

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

Average monthly utility costs in Avondale, AZ are about $249.25, based on the local electric benchmark and the city's published water, sewer, and trash setup. This page focuses on the real household utility picture, not just the electric rate in isolation.

Avondale quick take

  • Avondale is in the West Valley, where electric service can vary by exact address. This page uses Arizona Public Service (APS) as a practical benchmark, but some households may instead fall into Salt River Project territory.
  • Avondale water remains relatively manageable at about $24.90/month in this model, but sewer still matters because the city uses a winter-average style formula with an 80% return factor.
  • Sewer is a visible part of the full household bill here at about $27.82/month in this comparison.
  • Trash is shown as a visible local charge of about $30.35/month, which makes the page more useful for budgeting and relocation research than electricity-only comparisons.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$249.25

Estimated average monthly utilities in Avondale are ~$249.25 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$24.90/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-10-18
  • Electric $166.18 (67%)
  • Water $24.90 (10%)
  • Sewer $27.82 (11%)
  • Trash $30.35 (12%)

Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Arizona city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Arizona, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($30.35 in our estimate).

How rates in Avondale have changed

When a published residential tariff no longer matches what we had on file, we keep the previous figure and record the date. Comparisons below use the same assumed usage as the estimate on this page. A percentage is shown only when both figures are confirmed charges of the same kind. How we compare past rates.

  • Trash is up 6.1%, from $28.60 to $30.35 at monthly fee.

    The previous tariff was last verified July 16, 2026. We recorded this change on October 18, 2026.

    Avondale residential refuse with one trash cart and one recycling cart rose from $28.60 to $30.35 per month on July 1, 2026.

    City of Avondale – solid waste rates effective July 1, 2026

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Avondale
Base charge
$12.70/mo
Volumetric rate
$2.44/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$24.90
avondaleaz.gov· verified 2026-10-18

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$27.82

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

avondaleaz.gov· verified 2026-10-18

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$30.35

Option 1, one refuse container and one recycling container, is $30.35 per month effective July 1, 2026. Option 2, two refuse containers and one recycling container, is $48.36.

avondaleaz.gov· verified 2026-10-18

Check Internet pricing & availability in Avondale

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

$249.25

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 67% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $15.42.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $7.06 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$2.44 + wastewater ~$4.62).

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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.
  • TDU + supply — Estimated total at 1,000 kWh: regulated delivery plus a representative supply benchmark. Not delivery charges alone, and not a plan you can enroll in.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

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

CityEst. total/mo
Avondale (this)$249.25
Phoenix$281.41
Scottsdale$241.14
Mesa$266.58
Chandler$218.58
Glendale$255.72

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FAQ

Avondale does not run its own electric utility, and exact service territory can vary by address in the West Valley. This page uses a practical benchmark so households can compare the city without pretending one electric setup fits every parcel.
Avondale is a good reminder that household utility costs in Arizona are often shaped by local water, wastewater, and trash policies just as much as the electric provider. Looking at the full bill gives a more realistic budgeting picture than electric alone.
In Avondale, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Avondale Utility Rates at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Avondale 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 Avondale – solid waste rates effective July 1, 2026.
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 Avondale with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.