Average Utility Costs in Peoria, AZ

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

Average monthly utility costs in Peoria, AZ are about $277.17, 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.

Peoria quick take

  • Peoria 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.
  • Peoria's public rate attachment was easiest to verify through the city's average-residential bill summary, which shows water around $53.65/month and sewer around $31.43/month on the city's own benchmark usage assumptions.
  • Sewer is a visible part of the full household bill here at about $31.43/month in this comparison.
  • Trash is a straightforward municipal line item at about $25.91/month, so Peoria works well for readers who want an all-in city utility snapshot.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$277.17

Estimated average monthly utilities in Peoria are ~$277.17 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$53.65/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-22
  • Electric $166.18 (60%)
  • Water $53.65 (19%)
  • Sewer $31.43 (11%)
  • Trash $25.91 (9%)

Utilities here are about 5% higher 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 ($25.91 in our estimate).

Water

Estimated
Provider
City of Peoria Utilities
Base charge
$0.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.37/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
10,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$53.65
peoriaaz.novusagenda.com· verified 2026-03-22

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$25.91

Official FY 2026 average residential solid waste and recycling charge effective July 2025. Taxes and other applicable fees are excluded in the city summary attachment.

peoriaaz.novusagenda.com· verified 2026-03-22

Total estimated monthly utilities

$277.17

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 60% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $15.42.
  • Water increases by about $5.37 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 Peoria →

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 10,000 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
Peoria (this)$277.17
Phoenix$266.14
Scottsdale$295.00
Mesa$240.13
Chandler$235.56
Glendale$254.80

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FAQ

Peoria 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.
Peoria 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.
Trash in Peoria 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 Peoria FY 2026 Average Residential Utility Bill Summary.
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 Peoria with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.