Average Utility Costs in Dayton, OH

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

Average monthly utility costs in Dayton, OH are about $168.59, 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

$168.59

Estimated average monthly utilities in Dayton are ~$168.59 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$34.13/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-04
  • Electric $94.50 (56%)
  • Water $34.13 (20%)
  • Sewer $27.96 (17%)
  • Trash $12.00 (7%)

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

  • In Ohio, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($12.00 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Dayton Water
Base charge
$6.63/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.50/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$34.13
daytonohio.gov· verified 2026-03-04

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Monthly total
$27.96
daytonohio.gov· verified 2026-03-04

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$12.00

Weekly trash, biweekly recycling. Fee from city services; verify current rate at daytonohio.gov or 2025 Fee Schedule.

daytonohio.gov· verified 2026-03-04

Total estimated monthly utilities

$168.59

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 56% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $9.45.
  • Water increases by about $5.50 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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FAQ

Trash in Dayton is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Dayton – Bulk Waste Collection & Waste Guidelines.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh); in Ohio we use Price to Compare (PTC) where applicable. 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. Ohio is an electric choice state, so your supply rate may differ from the PTC. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) 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 Dayton with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.