Average Utility Costs in Milford, DE

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

Average monthly utility costs in Milford, DE are about $289.25, 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

$289.25

Estimated average monthly utilities in Milford are ~$289.25 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-13
  • Electric $155.65 (54%)
  • Water $23.70 (8%)
  • Sewer $75.90 (26%)
  • Trash $34.00 (12%)

Utilities here are about 10% higher than the Delaware city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Delaware, 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
City of Milford Utilities
Base charge
$21.75/mo
Energy rate (PTC)
$0.1339/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Monthly total
$155.65
cityofmilford.com· verified 2026-03-13

Facilities $21.75/mo. Block 1 (0–2,500 kWh) $0.10730; Block 2 (excess) $0.11974. PCA $0.02625 + Green $0.000356/kWh. At 1,000 kWh ~$156.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Milford Water
Base charge
$3.95/mo
Volumetric rate
$3.95/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$23.70
cityofmilford.com· verified 2026-03-13

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$34.00

Solid waste $34/mo. Billed on city utility bill.

cityofmilford.com· verified 2026-03-13

Total estimated monthly utilities

$289.25

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 54% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $13.39.
  • Water increases by about $3.95 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

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Kent County.

CityEst. total/mo
Milford (this)$289.25
Dover$263.79

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FAQ

In Milford, 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 Milford – Fee Schedule 2/27/25 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 uses Delmarva's Price to Compare; water and sewer from Wilmington Water. Trash from private hauler rates. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, your electric supplier (if you switched from Delmarva SOS), seasonal rates, taxes, and stormwater fees. Delaware has retail electric choice—compare suppliers at delmarva.com.
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.