Average Utility Costs in Georgia
Typical monthly utility costs in Georgia are about $208.54/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Georgia cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
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Average Monthly Utility Costs in Georgia
The average utility bill in Georgia is estimated at $208.54 per month, a typical total assembled from median city estimates for electricity, water, sewer, and trash. To reflect a more typical bill across cities (and reduce the impact of outliers), these "average" values use the median of city estimates.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month (where applicable). "Average" values represent the median city estimate; water/sewer/trash medians exclude $0 entries when service or published rates vary by address. Actual bills vary by usage, fees, and provider.
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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.
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Utility providers in Georgia
In the cities we cover, electric is provided by Cobb EMC (Mableton, Smyrna); Georgia Power Company (Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dunwoody and 7 more); Lawrenceville Utilities (Lawrenceville); Marietta Power and Water (Marietta) Actual bills vary by rate plan (e.g., Nights & Weekends, FlatBill) and seasonal usage; fuel cost adjustments apply. Water, sewer, and trash are set by city, county, or regional providers. Our estimates use each utility's published rate at 1,000 kWh. City pages show sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of Georgia, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in Georgia →Georgia Power rates and bill structure
According to the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia Power serves 155 of Georgia's 159 counties with the same rate structures across its service areas, so the numbers you see for Georgia Power cities (e.g., Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Macon, Athens) are comparable. Actual bills, however, vary based on the voluntary rate plan you choose (e.g., Nights & Weekends, FlatBill) and your seasonal usage. Residential rates also include a fuel cost component that can change with generation costs, so the effective price per kWh is not fixed.
Rate plans
Customers can select from plans such as Smart Usage, Overnight Advantage, Nights & Weekends, and FlatBill. Your choice affects how much you pay at different times or on a predictable monthly amount. Rate plans and availability may change; check the provider for current options.
Seasonal pricing
Standard residential rates differ between summer and winter, with peak (summer) pricing typically higher. Our city estimates use a representative rate at 1,000 kWh for comparison; your bill will reflect your actual usage and season.
Bill structure
Rates typically include a base charge, energy charges per kWh, and a fuel charge that can change based on the cost of generation. Riders (e.g., environmental compliance, demand-side management) may also apply. Recent EIA data put Georgia residential electricity in the mid-teens ¢/kWh; use the city pages and provider links for current tariff details.
These rankings are estimates for comparison at 1,000 kWh. For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in Georgia
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh (based on the serving utility/rate basis used on each city page). See the comparison table below for all cities. In Georgia Power areas, differences may be driven more by non-electric utilities (water/sewer/trash) than electric.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Georgia
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash). See the comparison table for all cities. High totals are often driven by sewer/trash fixed fees and local rate structures, not just electric.
Compare all cities
Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison; some cities may show $0 when no single published municipal rate is available or service varies by address. 17 cities; 10 per page.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | Gwinnett County | $145.25 | $36.40 | $54.65 | $21.50 | $257.80 | View Lawrenceville details → |
| Smyrna | Cobb County | $122.50 | $43.93 | $61.68 | $24.00 | $252.11 | View Smyrna details → |
| Atlanta | Fulton County | $94.41 | $34.39 | $87.44 | $35.32 | $251.56 | View Atlanta details → |
| Sandy Springs | Fulton County | $94.41 | $34.39 | $87.44 | $32.00 | $248.24 | View Sandy Springs details → |
| Marietta | Cobb County | $107.65 | $43.05 | $66.87 | $27.75 | $245.32 | View Marietta details → |
| Mableton | Cobb County | $122.50 | $32.40 | $38.95 | $27.00 | $220.85 | View Mableton details → |
| Roswell | Fulton County | $94.41 | $38.35 | $56.15 | $29.72 | $218.63 | View Roswell details → |
| Athens | Clarke County | $94.41 | $39.57 | $46.85 | $33.83 | $214.66 | View Athens details → |
| Dunwoody | DeKalb County | $94.41 | $23.39 | $81.54 | $12.03 | $211.37 | View Dunwoody details → |
| Alpharetta | Fulton County | $94.41 | $34.95 | $56.15 | $25.00 | $210.51 | View Alpharetta details → |
Georgia counties
View estimated utility costs by county. Each county page lists cities and a comparison table of monthly estimates.
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