Average Utility Costs in Maryland
Typical monthly utility costs in Maryland are about $273.23/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Maryland cities below.
Electric: BGE (Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard), Pepco (Montgomery), Potomac Edison (Frederick). Water/Sewer: Baltimore DPW, WSSC, county utilities. Trash: Varies by jurisdiction; Montgomery on property tax.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Maryland
The average utility bill in Maryland is estimated at $273.23 per month, assembled from median city estimates. These use the median of city estimates.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month. Maryland Electric Choice available for electric.
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Utility providers in Maryland
In the cities we cover, electric is provided by Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) (Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City); Pepco (Maryland) (Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda); Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy) (Frederick, Martinsburg) BGE, Pepco, and Potomac Edison rates from Maryland OPC; water/sewer from municipal and county sources. 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 Maryland, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
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Estimated monthly costs by city. Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal). 8 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | Montgomery County | $160.00 | $97.10 | $57.00 | $0.00 | $314.10 | View Bethesda details → |
| Ellicott City | Howard County | $149.65 | $39.42 | $78.10 | $25.00 | $292.17 | View Ellicott City details → |
| Baltimore | Baltimore City | $149.65 | $46.00 | $72.00 | $0.00 | $267.65 | View Baltimore details → |
| Germantown | Montgomery County | $160.00 | $47.80 | $49.00 | $0.00 | $256.80 | View Germantown details → |
| Gaithersburg | Montgomery County | $160.00 | $47.80 | $49.00 | $0.00 | $256.80 | View Gaithersburg details → |
| Rockville | Montgomery County | $160.00 | $47.80 | $49.00 | $0.00 | $256.80 | View Rockville details → |
| Frederick | Frederick County | $141.00 | $37.50 | $45.00 | $20.00 | $243.50 | View Frederick details → |
| Glen Burnie | Anne Arundel County | $149.65 | $23.25 | $30.30 | $0.00 | $203.20 | View Glen Burnie details → |
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