Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)
Average monthly utility costs in Lorain, OH are about $209.00, 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.
$209.00
Estimated average monthly utilities in Lorain are ~$209.00 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$47.50/mo at 5,000 gallons.
Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Ohio city average, driven mainly by trash.
City provides curbside collection; many Lorain households pay through property taxes or bundled city services rather than a separate monthly refuse line item—confirm on your utility or tax bill.
Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.
$209.00
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Other cities in Lorain County. Click a city for full breakdowns.
| City | Est. total/mo |
|---|---|
| Lorain (this) | $209.00 |
| Elyria | $279.33 |
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