Average Utility Costs in Kettering, OH

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

Average monthly utility costs in Kettering, OH are about $193.11, 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

$193.11

Estimated average monthly utilities in Kettering are ~$193.11 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$47.58/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-16
  • Electric $90.49 (47%)
  • Water $47.58 (25%)
  • Sewer $39.04 (20%)
  • Trash $16.00 (8%)

Utilities here are in line with the Ohio city average.

  • In Ohio, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($16.00 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Montgomery County Water Services
Base charge
$15.48/mo
Volumetric rate
$6.42/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$47.58
mcohio.org· verified 2026-03-16

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Monthly total
$39.04
mcohio.org· verified 2026-03-16

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$16.00

Rumpke required. Standard curbside $15.71 (2022); 3% annual allowed. Est. ~$16–17/mo for 2025–26. Senior discount available. 1-800-828-8171.

ketteringoh.org· verified 2026-03-16

Total estimated monthly utilities

$193.11

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 47% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $9.05.
  • Water increases by about $6.42 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

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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 Montgomery County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Kettering (this)$193.11
Dayton$168.59

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FAQ

Trash in Kettering 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 Kettering – Trash & Recycling (Rumpke single hauler).
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 Kettering with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.