Average Utility Costs in Arkansas
Typical monthly utility costs in Arkansas are about $245.54/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Arkansas cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Arkansas
The average utility bill in Arkansas is estimated at $245.54 per month, a typical total assembled from median city estimates for electricity, water, sewer, and trash. Arkansas has no retail electric choice; Entergy Arkansas serves Little Rock.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month (where applicable). Arkansas has no retail electric choice; Entergy Arkansas serves Little Rock. Actual bills vary by usage, fees, and riders.
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Utility providers in Arkansas
In Little Rock, Entergy Arkansas provides electric service. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) provides water for Little Rock and North Little Rock. Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) provides sewer for Little Rock (billed on average winter consumption). City of Little Rock Sanitation provides trash collection. Arkansas has no retail electric choice. Our estimates use published rates at 1,000 kWh and 5,000 gallons.
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View utility providers in Arkansas →For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in Arkansas
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Arkansas
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash).
Compare all cities
Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. 8 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | Washington County | $157.08 | $40.35 | $59.40 | $20.74 | $277.57 | View Fayetteville details → |
| Bentonville | Benton County | $124.37 | $54.87 | $61.16 | $17.48 | $257.88 | View Bentonville details → |
| Little Rock | Pulaski County | $136.39 | $32.93 | $48.22 | $40.07 | $257.61 | View Little Rock details → |
| Fort Smith | Sebastian County | $150.00 | $26.32 | $61.00 | $15.89 | $253.21 | View Fort Smith details → |
| Rogers | Benton County | $144.31 | $35.67 | $50.72 | $19.97 | $250.67 | View Rogers details → |
| Springdale | Washington County | $144.31 | $35.05 | $41.40 | $19.55 | $240.31 | View Springdale details → |
| Jonesboro | Craighead County | $132.70 | $19.72 | $27.50 | $19.00 | $198.92 | View Jonesboro details → |
| Conway | Faulkner County | $88.80 | $31.54 | $53.13 | $17.00 | $190.47 | View Conway details → |
Arkansas counties
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