Average Utility Costs in Goodyear, AZ

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

Average monthly utility costs in Goodyear, AZ are about $295.87, 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.

Goodyear quick take

  • Goodyear 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.
  • Goodyear stands out because city water and wastewater service generally applies south of I-10, while many addresses north of I-10 are with Liberty Utilities for water and sewer.
  • Sewer is a visible part of the full household bill here at about $68.19/month in this comparison.
  • Trash is shown as a visible local charge of about $24.62/month, which makes the page more useful for budgeting and relocation research than electricity-only comparisons.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$295.87

Estimated average monthly utilities in Goodyear are ~$295.87 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$36.88/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-22
  • Electric $166.18 (56%)
  • Water $36.88 (12%)
  • Sewer $68.19 (23%)
  • Trash $24.62 (8%)

Utilities here are about 15% higher than the Arizona city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Arizona, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($24.62 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Goodyear Utilities Customer Service
Base charge
$23.98/mo
Volumetric rate
$2.58/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$36.88
goodyearaz.gov· verified 2026-03-22

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$68.19

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

goodyearaz.gov· verified 2026-03-22

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$24.62

Residential solid waste is citywide in Goodyear. The approved plan says the average first-year solid waste increase is $1.82 per month, which lifts the prior $22.80 monthly residential contained-service rate to about $24.62 in early 2026. The proposed stormwater fee was later removed by council and is not included here.

goodyearaz.gov· verified 2026-03-22

Total estimated monthly utilities

$295.87

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 56% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $15.42.
  • Water increases by about $2.58 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

Check available internet service providers in Goodyear →

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.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

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

CityEst. total/mo
Goodyear (this)$295.87
Phoenix$266.14
Scottsdale$295.00
Mesa$240.13
Chandler$235.56
Glendale$254.80

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FAQ

Goodyear 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.
Because Goodyear's city water and wastewater system does not cover every address in the same way. Many homes south of I-10 are on the city system, while many homes north of I-10 use Liberty Utilities for water and sewer, so readers should confirm the provider tied to the exact property.
In Goodyear, 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 Goodyear Summary of Utility Rate Plan at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Goodyear 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 Goodyear Adopts 2026 Four-Year Utility Rate Plan.
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 Goodyear with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.