Utility rates & providers in Sacramento County, CA

Representative example: Sacramento (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Sacramento County includes the state capital and surrounding suburbs. The Sacramento city page models Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) electric service—a community-owned utility with publicly adopted residential rates—and City of Sacramento utilities for water and sewer.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$361.68

Estimated average monthly utilities in Sacramento are ~$361.68 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$47.19/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-22. County overview narrative last verified 2026-04-13.

Data freshness: 2026-03-22
  • Electric $245.90 (68%)
  • Water $47.19 (13%)
  • Sewer $25.35 (7%)
  • Trash $43.24 (12%)

Utilities here are about 30% lower than the California city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In California, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Adjacent communities such as Elk Grove or unincorporated pockets may still use PG&E for electric or different water retailers; match the provider on your bill rather than assuming SMUD coverage from a Sacramento mailing address alone.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Sacramento County—figures are from the county overview below, not copied from a single city page. Jurisdiction notes, narrative, and official sources follow in each card.

Electricity

Confirmed

Confirmed — SMUD residential schedules for modeled Sacramento addresses.

SMUD posts system infrastructure fixed charges and energy prices that differ between summer and non-summer months; time-of-day pricing is common.

Because SMUD is not an IOU, compare its board-adopted rates rather than CPUC IOU tariff books—CPUC still provides consumer information for cross-reference.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Sacramento Public Utilities water for modeled accounts.

The city publishes meter charges and volumetric blocks; stormwater or drainage fees may be assessed separately depending on parcel type.

Groundwater and river supplies influence long-term capital planning shown in council staff reports.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Sacramento sanitary sewer charges.

Sewer fees often track measured water use with account-class distinctions for multifamily and commercial properties.

Septic systems still serve some county parcels—confirm connection status.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Confirmed

Confirmed — City franchised residential collection.

Sacramento sets cart rates for garbage, recycling, and organics to meet state diversion rules.

County solid waste programs may apply outside city limits—use the jurisdiction that actually bills you.

Official sources

Summaries use CPUC consumer hubs, the utility links cited in each card, and the anchor city’s modeled tariffs on this site as of the overview date. Community choice aggregation, CARE/FERA, medical baseline, franchise fees, and parcel-specific surcharges can change your statement—confirm on your bill.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Sacramento County

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

$361.68

Sacramento

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Assumptions

  • Electric: 1,000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical bill or PSC comparative statistic; not every meter will match.
  • 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

Full line-item breakdown: Sacramento utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Sacramento County

Estimated monthly utility totals

Totals use each city's modeled usage and tariffs on file—see the city page for electric, water, sewer, and trash breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Sacramento (illustrative pattern)$361.68

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Sacramento County. Electric may reference a CPUC-regulated investor-owned schedule (PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E), a municipal utility (for example LADWP, SMUD, or a city PUD), or another published tariff; water, sewer, and trash follow city, district, or franchise programs. Each city page shows assumed usage (kWh, gallons) and outbound links to primary sources.
California counties typically include many jurisdictions. Electric delivery territory, community choice aggregation enrollment, water/sewer enterprise boundaries, and solid-waste programs all follow the provider that serves your meter—not the county name on your mail. Compare city pages and match the legal name printed on your bill.
Open the county internet providers page at /california/county/sacramento-county-utility-costs/internet-providers for FCC-backed research merged for cities we model here, plus an address-level comparison tool. Availability is still specific to your building and unit.
Each city page shows a 'last verified' date and links to official sources. Enriched county overviews add CPUC and utility hubs below. Confirm current rates on the utility’s or government’s primary tariff page before making decisions.
No. SMUD is an independent community-owned utility serving much of Sacramento. If your bill says PG&E, you are likely outside SMUD’s electric service area or receiving gas-only service from PG&E while SMUD provides electricity—read each service line carefully.

Learn more

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