Average Utility Costs in Alpharetta, GA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Alpharetta, GA are about $299.03, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate combines Georgia Power Company with the local water, wastewater, and trash setup that residents actually budget around.

Alpharetta quick take

  • Electric service here is benchmarked from Georgia Power Company, which fits Georgia's assigned-utility structure rather than a retail electricity shopping market.
  • Fulton County water and wastewater charges are a major part of the all-in bill here, with sewer estimated at about $56.15/month in this comparison.
  • Trash is shown as a clearly labeled baseline estimate because Alpharetta confirms mandatory city-contracted service, but the redesigned public rates page did not expose a current recurring fee table during this research pass.
  • Across metro Atlanta, local water, wastewater, and trash rules can change the real monthly household total more than many residents expect.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$299.03

Estimated average monthly utilities in Alpharetta are ~$299.03 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$34.95/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-14
  • Electric $182.93 (61%)
  • Water $34.95 (12%)
  • Sewer $56.15 (19%)
  • Trash $25.00 (8%)

Utilities here are about 20% higher than the Georgia city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In Georgia, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($25.00 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Georgia Power Company
Base charge
$13.81/mo
Energy rate
$0.1691/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$182.93
psc.ga.gov· verified 2026-07-14

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Fulton County Water Services
Base charge
$11.25/mo
Volumetric rate
$4.74/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$34.95
fultoncountyga.gov· verified 2026-07-14

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$56.15

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

fultoncountyga.gov· verified 2026-07-14

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$25.00

Alpharetta confirms mandatory city-contracted trash and recycling service collected by Republic Services and billed quarterly in advance, but the redesigned public service-schedule page did not expose a current dollar table during this pass. $25/month is a clearly labeled baseline estimate aligned to nearby north Fulton subscription-style service levels until the city republishes an accessible current fee table.

alpharetta.ga.us· verified 2026-07-14

Check Internet pricing & availability in Alpharetta

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

$299.03

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 61% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $16.91.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $13.72 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$4.74 + wastewater ~$8.98).
  • How to save on utility bills in Alpharetta

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.
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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

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

CityEst. total/mo
Alpharetta (this)$299.03
Atlanta$251.56
Sandy Springs$248.24
Roswell$307.15
Johns Creek$297.28
South Fulton$292.91

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FAQ

This page uses the local electric benchmark so readers can compare Alpharetta with other Georgia cities on the same 1,000-kWh basis. Real bills can still vary with season, riders, and the exact utility territory tied to the address.
Because Alpharetta confirms city-contracted residential sanitation and quarterly billing, but the current public-facing rates page did not display the actual recurring dollar amount during this update. Rather than pretend the fee was confirmed, the page labels trash as a provisional baseline estimate.
In Alpharetta, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from Fulton County Water Services - Wastewater Rates (2026) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta - Service Schedule & Rates / Trash & Recycling.
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 Alpharetta with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.