Average Utility Costs in Fort Myers, FL

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

Average monthly utility costs in Fort Myers, FL are about $312.87, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses the Florida Power & Light (FPL) 1,000 kWh benchmark, the City of Fort Myers' inside-city water and sewer rates, and a provisional residential solid waste baseline.

Fort Myers quick take

  • Electric is based on the Florida Power & Light (FPL) benchmark used for Florida investor-owned utility comparisons, not a city-run electric tariff.
  • Fort Myers sewer is a major part of the total bill at about $100.03/month in this model because the city's sewer charge combines a monthly readiness-to-serve fee with a steep per-1,000-gallon rate.
  • Water uses Fort Myers' inside-city tiered schedule, so the 5,000-gallon estimate already moves beyond the lowest residential water tier.
  • Trash service is mandatory for active city water or sewer accounts, but Fort Myers does not clearly publish the base residential monthly charge online, so the trash line is shown as a clearly labeled provisional estimate.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$312.87

Estimated average monthly utilities in Fort Myers are ~$312.87 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$44.20/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-20
  • Electric $136.64 (44%)
  • Water $44.20 (14%)
  • Sewer $100.03 (32%)
  • Trash $32.00 (10%)

Utilities here are about 20% higher than the Florida city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($32.00 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Base charge
$0.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1366/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$136.64
floridapsc.com· verified 2026-03-20

FPL benchmark based on the Florida PSC typical total bill at 1,000 kWh, including standard clauses and taxes.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Fort Myers Utilities
Base charge
$11.81/mo
Volumetric rate
$6.48/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$44.20
fortmyers.gov· verified 2026-03-20

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$100.03

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

fortmyers.gov· verified 2026-03-20

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$32.00

Fort Myers states that solid waste service is mandatory for active city water or sewer accounts and that standard residential service includes a 96-gallon trash cart, 65-gallon recycling cart, weekly bulk pickup, weekly yard-waste pickup, and white-goods removal. The city publicly lists optional add-ons like an extra trash can at $7.34/month and a horticulture cart at $2.75/month, but the base monthly residential solid-waste fee was not clearly published during research, so this page uses a provisional $32/month baseline until a direct fee schedule is located.

fortmyers.gov· verified 2026-03-20

Total estimated monthly utilities

$312.87

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 44% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $13.66.
  • Water increases by about $6.48 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.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Lee County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Fort Myers (this)$312.87
Cape Coral$287.06

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FAQ

Fort Myers sewer charges are modeled using the city's inside-city FY2026 schedule, which includes both a monthly readiness-to-serve fee and a volumetric sewer rate of $15.64 per 1,000 gallons. At the site's 5,000-gallon comparison level, sewer becomes one of the largest non-electric line items on the page.
The Fort Myers electric estimate is based on Florida Power & Light, not the City of Fort Myers. This page uses FPL's Florida PSC benchmark at 1,000 kWh so Fort Myers can be compared consistently with other Florida cities served by investor-owned utilities.
Not yet. Fort Myers clearly documents that solid waste service is mandatory and describes the standard residential service bundle, plus add-on cart pricing, but we were not able to locate a public page that clearly lists the base monthly residential trash charge. The amount shown here is a provisional estimate and is labeled that way in the source note.
In Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers Utility Rates (inside city, effective Oct. 1, 2025) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Fort Myers 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 Myers Solid Waste FAQs + service page.
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.

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