Average Utility Costs in Newark, DE

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

Average monthly utility costs in Newark, DE are about $270.81, 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

$270.81

Estimated average monthly utilities in Newark are ~$270.81 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-25

Electric $171.00 (63%)
Water $56.16 (21%)
Sewer $43.65 (16%)
Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are about 5% higher than the Delaware city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

In Delaware, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
Our electric estimate uses delivery rates from the tariff; supply charges vary monthly and we estimated them for comparison. Verify with your provider for current rates.

Electric

Estimated

Provider: City of Newark Utilities
Base charge: $16.00/mo
Energy rate (PTC): $0.1550/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Monthly total: $171.00

newarkde.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Municipal electric via DEMEC. Residential: $16 customer; tiered ~14.5–17¢/kWh (summer). RSA applies. At 1,000 kWh ~$170. Verify at newarkde.gov.

Water

Confirmed

Provider: City of Newark Water
Base charge: $9.81/mo
Volumetric rate: $9.27/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Monthly total: $56.16

newarkde.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Sewer

Estimated

Method: tiered
Monthly total: $43.65

newarkde.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Trash

Confirmed

Monthly fee: $0.00

City provides weekly trash and recycling. No separate monthly fee; included in city services. Additional cart $100/yr.

newarkde.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Total estimated monthly utilities

$270.81

What changes your bill most?

Electric is about 63% of your estimated utilities here.
Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $15.50.
Water increases by about $9.27 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

Electric: 1000 kWh/month
Water: 5,000 gallons/month

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in New Castle County.

City	Est. total/mo
Newark (this)	$270.81
Wilmington	$250.38
Bear	$260.58
Middletown	$241.04

FAQ

In Newark, 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 Newark – Sewer Rate Information (Ordinance 25-34, effective Jan 1, 2026) 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.