Average Utility Costs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Average monthly utility costs in Fort Lauderdale, FL are about $272.24, 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

$272.24

Estimated average monthly utilities in Fort Lauderdale are ~$272.24 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$45.75/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-04-14
  • Electric $133.10 (49%)
  • Water $45.75 (17%)
  • Sewer $61.39 (23%)
  • Trash $32.00 (12%)

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

  • In Florida, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($32.00 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Fort Lauderdale Utility Billing
Base charge
$0.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$9.15/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$45.75
fortlauderdale.gov· verified 2026-04-14

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$32.00

Sanitation is billed with water/wastewater; use the city’s Sanitation Rates FY2025–FY2030 PDF for cart size and district-specific monthly charges. Figure shown is a rounded placeholder pending cart/district selection.

fortlauderdale.gov· verified 2026-04-14

Check Internet pricing & availability in Fort Lauderdale

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

$272.24

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 Broward County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Fort Lauderdale (this)$272.24
Pembroke Pines$249.30
Hollywood$276.74

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FAQ

Trash in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale – Utility billing (sanitation rates schedule link).
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 Fort Lauderdale with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.