Average Utility Costs in Missouri
Typical monthly utility costs in Missouri are about $257.23/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Missouri cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Missouri
The average utility bill in Missouri is estimated at $257.23 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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Utility providers in Missouri
In the cities we cover, Evergy Missouri Metro provides electric service to Kansas City, Missouri (Schedule R tiered rates, effective Feb 2026). KC Water (Kansas City Water Services) provides water and wastewater with fixed service charges ($14.67 water, $23.94 sewer for 5/8" meter) plus tiered commodity rates. Rates take effect each May 1. City pages show sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of Missouri, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in Missouri →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 Missouri
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.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Missouri
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.
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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. 8 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | Buchanan County | $152.00 | $65.50 | $82.41 | $27.50 | $327.41 | View St. Joseph details → |
| O'Fallon | St. Charles County | $139.00 | $48.98 | $67.50 | $27.50 | $282.98 | View O'Fallon details → |
| Lee's Summit | Jackson County | $152.53 | $43.34 | $35.20 | $27.50 | $258.57 | View Lee's Summit details → |
| Kansas City | Jackson County | $152.53 | $53.42 | $51.24 | $0.00 | $257.19 | View Kansas City details → |
| Independence | Jackson County | $138.30 | $34.90 | $40.00 | $27.50 | $240.70 | View Independence details → |
| Springfield | Greene County | $127.25 | $42.60 | $47.07 | $20.00 | $236.92 | View Springfield details → |
| Columbia | Boone County | $140.44 | $34.03 | $40.00 | $20.00 | $234.47 | View Columbia details → |
| St. Louis | City of St. Louis County | $135.40 | $28.44 | $47.00 | $0.00 | $210.84 | View St. Louis details → |
Missouri counties
View estimated utility costs by county. Each county page lists cities and a comparison table of monthly estimates.
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