Average Utility Costs in San Bernardino, CA

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

Average monthly utility costs in San Bernardino, CA are about $507.61, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$507.61

Estimated average monthly utilities in San Bernardino are ~$507.61 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$40.11/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-16
  • Electric $385.70 (76%)
  • Water $40.11 (8%)
  • Sewer $54.05 (11%)
  • Trash $27.75 (5%)

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

  • In California, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($27.75 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Base charge
$23.70/mo
Energy rate
$0.3620/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$385.70
sce.com· verified 2026-07-16

Tiered baseline schedule.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD)
Base charge
$28.66/mo
Volumetric rate
$2.29/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$40.11
sbmwd.org· verified 2026-07-16

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$54.05
sbmwd.org· verified 2026-07-16

Check Internet pricing & availability in San Bernardino

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

$507.61

What changes your bill most?

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 San Bernardino County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
San Bernardino (this)$507.61
Rancho Cucamonga$492.80

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FAQ

Trash in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino – Solid Waste Rates (FY 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025).
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 San Bernardino with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.