Average Utility Costs in Arvada, CO

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

Average monthly utility costs in Arvada, CO are about $221.11, 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

$221.11

Estimated average monthly utilities in Arvada are ~$221.11 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$45.32/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-16
  • Electric $110.90 (50%)
  • Water $45.32 (20%)
  • Sewer $47.02 (21%)
  • Trash $17.87 (8%)

Utilities here are about 10% lower than the Colorado city average, driven mainly by trash.

  • In Colorado, 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.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Xcel Energy (Colorado)
Base charge
$7.10/mo
Energy rate
$0.1038/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$110.90
co.my.xcelenergy.com· verified 2026-08-16

Summer energy $0.10380/kWh is used for the 1,000 kWh estimate. Winter energy is $0.08570/kWh. TOU is default; actual bills depend on when you use electricity.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Arvada Utilities
Base charge
$12.82/mo
Volumetric rate
$6.50/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$45.32
arvadaco.gov· verified 2026-08-16

Sewer

Estimated
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$47.02

2024 published sewer: $8.44 bi-monthly service + $6.52/1,000 winter usage. Council raised wastewater 14.5% for 2025 (service +$2 → $10.44/2 mo) and 12% volumetric for 2026 with the fixed fee frozen (podcast/workshop). Compounded volume ≈ $8.36/1,000. At 5,000 gal/mo: $5.22 + $41.80 = $47.02. Confirm the 2026 ordinance table at arvadaco.gov/460. Based on winter-time usage, billed bi-monthly.

arvadaco.gov· verified 2026-08-16

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$17.87

City-contracted Republic program billed on the bi-monthly utility bill. Level 2 (65-gal trash + 95-gal recycling) $17.87/mo Jul 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2026. Level 1 $13.29; Level 3 $22.45; minimum (own hauler) $6.24.

arvadaco.gov· verified 2026-08-16

Check Internet pricing & availability in Arvada

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

$221.11

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 50% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $10.38.
  • Water increases by about $6.50 per additional 1,000 gallons.

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 Jefferson County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Arvada (this)$221.11
Lakewood$196.97
Dakota Ridge$212.01
Ken Caryl$212.01
Wheat Ridge$234.98
Columbine$209.32

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FAQ

In Arvada, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Arvada – Utilities Rates & Fees (2026 wastewater; compounded from 2024 PDF + 2025/2026 council increases) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
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 Arvada with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.