Average Utility Costs in State College, PA

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

Average monthly utility costs in State College, PA are about $237.22, 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

$237.22

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-16
  • Electric $120.75 (51%)
  • Water $45.05 (19%)
  • Sewer $40.33 (17%)
  • Trash $31.09 (13%)

Utilities here are about 20% lower than the Pennsylvania city average, driven mainly by water.

  • 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
State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA)
Base charge
$9.30/mo
Volumetric rate
$7.15/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$45.05
scbwa.org· verified 2026-07-16

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$40.33
uaja.com· verified 2026-07-16

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$31.09

Official refuse service for the Borough is Borough Public Works (mandatory); Finance bills semi-annually (due Feb. 15 and Aug. 15)—see Borough billing page. The Centre Region COG refuse FAQ PDF (2025–2030 contract, Year 1 Apr 2025–Mar 2026) is NOT the Borough rate schedule: it applies to COG’s regional program for participating townships (e.g. Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris, Patton), not State College Borough. We use its published $31.09/mo (95-gal cart + unlimited recycling) only as a regional benchmark for similar automated cart service in the Centre Region. Confirm your actual assessment with Borough Finance at 814-278-4766. COG FAQ PDF: https://www.crcog.net/vertical/sites/%7B6AD7E2DC-ECE4-41CD-B8E1-BAC6A6336348%7D/uploads/FAQ_Updated_11.12.2024.pdf

statecollegepa.us· verified 2026-07-16

Check Internet pricing & availability in State College

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

$237.22

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 51% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $12.08.
  • Water increases by about $7.15 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

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 State College with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.