Average Utility Costs in Cottage Grove, MN

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

Average monthly utility costs in Cottage Grove, MN are about $178.15, 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

$178.15

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-05
  • Electric $122.67 (69%)
  • Water $10.17 (6%)
  • Sewer $29.31 (16%)
  • Trash $16.00 (9%)

Utilities here are about 15% lower than the Minnesota city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Minnesota, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by a private hauler under city contract. Fees and services vary by city—check your local rate schedule for details.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Xcel Energy (Minnesota)
Base charge
$6.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1167/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$122.67
mn.my.xcelenergy.com· verified 2026-06-05

Seasonal energy rates; electric space heating rate available.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Cottage Grove Utilities
Base charge
$3.72/mo
Volumetric rate
$1.29/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$10.17
cottagegrovemn.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Estimated monthly
$29.31
cottagegrovemn.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$16.00

Open licensed hauler market (Tennis Sanitation, Waste Management, etc.); city does not bill curbside garbage on utility statement. Estimate $16/mo.

monticellomn.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Check Internet pricing & availability in Cottage Grove

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

$178.15

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 69% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.67.
  • Water increases by about $1.29 per additional 1,000 gallons.

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 Washington County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Cottage Grove (this)$178.15
Woodbury$187.54

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FAQ

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. Minnesota is a regulated electric state; our estimates use the serving utility's tariff at 1,000 kWh for comparison.
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 Cottage Grove with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.