Average Utility Costs in Rhode Island
Typical monthly utility costs in Rhode Island are about $236.69/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Rhode Island cities below.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Rhode Island
The average utility bill in Rhode Island is estimated at $236.69 per month. Providence: Rhode Island Energy (electric), Providence Water, Narragansett Bay Commission (sewer).
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month. Sewer based on water consumption. Actual bills vary by usage.
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Utility providers in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Energy: Electric delivery and Last Resort Service (LRS); RI has retail choice. Providence Water: Water for Providence and region. Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC): Wastewater treatment for Providence and NBC members.
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Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first).
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | Providence | $147.70 | $52.84 | $60.12 | $0.00 | $260.66 | View → |
| Woonsocket | Providence | $147.70 | $59.72 | $45.00 | $0.00 | $252.42 | View → |
| Cranston | Providence | $147.70 | $39.30 | $49.69 | $0.00 | $236.69 | View → |
| Providence | Providence | $147.70 | $39.30 | $49.69 | $0.00 | $236.69 | View → |
| Warwick | Kent | $147.70 | $36.00 | $46.52 | $0.00 | $230.22 | View → |
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