Average Utility Costs in Nebraska
Typical monthly utility costs in Nebraska are about $228.82/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Nebraska cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Nebraska
The average utility bill in Nebraska is estimated at $228.82 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 Nebraska
In the cities we cover, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) provides electric to Omaha with seasonal rates (summer vs non-summer) plus a fixed FPPA charge. Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) provides water; the City of Omaha sets sewer rates (billed via MUD). Trash is contracted to FCC Environmental and funded via city taxes. Each city page shows sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of Nebraska, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in Nebraska →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 Nebraska
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 Nebraska
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. 5 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | Sarpy County | $138.00 | $28.47 | $71.63 | $18.99 | $257.09 | View Bellevue details → |
| South Sioux City | Dakota County | $112.85 | $40.50 | $60.50 | $26.00 | $239.85 | View South Sioux City details → |
| Omaha | Douglas County | $138.00 | $28.47 | $71.63 | $0.00 | $238.10 | View Omaha details → |
| Grand Island | Hall County | $96.00 | $46.69 | $16.21 | $28.00 | $186.90 | View Grand Island details → |
| Lincoln | Lancaster County | $99.05 | $23.39 | $23.25 | $28.00 | $173.69 | View Lincoln details → |
Nebraska counties
View estimated utility costs by county. Each county page lists cities and a comparison table of monthly estimates.
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