Average Utility Costs in Ohio
Typical monthly utility costs in Ohio are about $198.19/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Ohio cities below to find cheaper vs more expensive areas.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Ohio
The average utility bill in Ohio is estimated at $198.19 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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Ohio electric choice: Price to Compare vs your bill
Your bill = delivery (utility) + supply (you can shop)
In Ohio your electric bill has two main parts: delivery (from your distribution utility—AEP Ohio, CEI, Duke Energy Ohio, Toledo Edison, Ohio Edison, etc.) and supply (the energy you use). You can keep the default supply or shop for an alternative supplier. Our estimates use the serving utility's published benchmark at 1,000 kWh so you can compare cities.
"Price to Compare" is the benchmark for supply; delivery varies by territory
The "Price to Compare" (PTC) is the default supply rate published by each utility and the PUCO. We use it so estimates are comparable when you shop. Delivery charges and riders vary by utility territory, so the full bill at 1,000 kWh can differ even when PTC is similar.
Some cities look cheaper on supply but still have higher totals (water/sewer/trash)
A city with a lower electric estimate at 1,000 kWh can still have a higher total utility bill because water, sewer, and trash are set by each city or county. Use the comparison table and city pages to see the full picture.
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 Ohio
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh. See the comparison table below for all cities.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | Mahoning County | $79.90 | $37.36 | $102.53 | $14.75 | $234.54 | View Youngstown details → |
| Akron | Summit County | $93.30 | $33.45 | $83.80 | $20.00 | $230.55 | View Akron details → |
| Toledo | Lucas County | $96.90 | $38.45 | $64.85 | $11.50 | $211.70 | View Toledo details → |
| Cleveland | Cuyahoga County | $120.00 | $53.60 | $23.68 | $8.75 | $206.03 | View Cleveland details → |
| Cincinnati | Hamilton County | $102.00 | $35.06 | $66.19 | $0.00 | $203.25 | View Cincinnati details → |
| Columbus | Franklin County | $98.00 | $43.00 | $40.95 | $0.00 | $181.95 | View Columbus details → |
| Dayton | Montgomery County | $94.50 | $34.13 | $27.96 | $12.00 | $168.59 | View Dayton details → |
| Canton | Stark County | $77.80 | $21.04 | $24.04 | $27.21 | $150.09 | View Canton details → |
Ohio counties
View estimated utility costs by county. Each county page lists cities and a comparison table of monthly estimates.
Utility providers in Ohio
In the cities we cover, electric is provided by AEP Ohio (Columbus, Canton); AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light) (Dayton); Duke Energy Ohio (Cincinnati); Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) (Akron, Youngstown); The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) (Cleveland); Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy) (Toledo) Ohio is a choice state; electric PTC (Price to Compare) varies by utility. 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 Ohio, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
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