Average Utility Costs in Thousand Oaks, CA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Thousand Oaks, CA are about $529.78, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses Southern California Edison (SCE) for electric service, the City of Thousand Oaks' January 2026 water rates, the city's current wastewater service-unit charge, and Athens' standard single-family trash bundle.

Thousand Oaks quick take

  • Electric service is based on Southern California Edison (SCE)'s standard residential tariff, so Thousand Oaks is compared using an investor-owned utility benchmark rather than a municipal electric system.
  • Water in Thousand Oaks uses the city's January 2026 single-family rate schedule, with a fixed monthly meter charge plus tiered commodity pricing from Calleguas-supplied imported water.
  • Wastewater is effectively a flat single-family monthly charge of about $39.17, which keeps sewer predictable compared with cities that bill wastewater directly from water use.
  • Trash is based on Athens' standard weekly single-family cart bundle at about $27.21/month, while some higher-elevation neighborhoods can also pay added water pumping charges beyond the base estimate shown here.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$529.78

Estimated average monthly utilities in Thousand Oaks are ~$529.78 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$77.70/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-21
  • Electric $385.70 (73%)
  • Water $77.70 (15%)
  • Sewer $39.17 (7%)
  • Trash $27.21 (5%)

Utilities here are in line with the California city average.

  • In California, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($27.21 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 2026-03-21

Tiered SCE residential pricing; actual bills vary by baseline allocation, season, and climate credit timing.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Thousand Oaks Water Utility
Base charge
$29.84/mo
Volumetric rate
$9.57/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$77.70
toaks.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$39.17
toaks.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$27.21

Using Athens Services' standard weekly single-family bundled service for Thousand Oaks: 64-gallon garbage, 64-gallon recycling, and 96-gallon organics carts at $27.21/month. The official city waste-hauler site still links this 2025 council-approved residential rate schedule.

toakstrash.org· verified 2026-03-21

Total estimated monthly utilities

$529.78

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 73% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $36.20.
  • Water increases by about $9.57 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.

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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.
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FAQ

The main Thousand Oaks estimate uses the city's base water rate without an added pumping-zone surcharge. Some higher-elevation neighborhoods pay extra per-HCF pumping charges, so actual water bills can run modestly higher than the baseline estimate shown on this page.
The City of Thousand Oaks wastewater system bills single-family residential accounts based on one service unit rather than directly on monthly water consumption. That makes the single-family sewer charge relatively stable month to month, even when water use changes.
This page uses Athens Services' standard weekly single-family bundle for Thousand Oaks: a 64-gallon garbage cart, 64-gallon recycling cart, and 96-gallon organics cart. Smaller and larger garbage-cart options are available at different monthly prices.
Trash in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 2025 Single-Family and Multi-Family Waste Collection Rates.
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 Thousand Oaks with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.