Average Utility Costs in Altoona, PA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Altoona, PA are about $424.44, 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

$424.44

Data freshness: last verified 2026-10-01
  • Electric $240.33 (57%)
  • Water $71.63 (17%)
  • Sewer $80.60 (19%)
  • Trash $31.88 (8%)

Utilities here are about 40% higher than the Pennsylvania city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In Pennsylvania, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Altoona Water Authority
Base charge
$35.70/mo
Volumetric rate
$7.19/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$71.63
altoonawater.gov· verified 2026-10-01

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$80.60

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

altoonawater.gov· verified 2026-10-01

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$31.88

Altoona requires private weekly garbage and separate recycling but publishes no city household price. This estimate uses Burgmeier's nearby 2026 Centre Region 95-gallon contracted price of $95.64 quarterly, or $31.88 a month. It is not an Altoona quote; confirm service and price at the address.

burgmeiers.com· verified 2026-10-01

Check Internet pricing & availability in Altoona

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.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$424.44

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 57% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $24.03.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $13.98 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$7.19 + wastewater ~$6.79).

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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.
  • TDU + supply — Estimated total at 1,000 kWh: regulated delivery plus a representative supply benchmark. Not delivery charges alone, and not a plan you can enroll in.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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FAQ

In Altoona, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from Altoona Water Authority residential wastewater rates at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). 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. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
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 Altoona with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.