Average Utility Costs in Cranston, RI

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

Average monthly utility costs in Cranston, RI are about $236.69, 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

$236.69

Estimated average monthly utilities in Cranston are ~$236.69 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-26

Electric $147.70 (62%)
Water $39.30 (17%)
Sewer $49.69 (21%)
Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Rhode Island city average, driven mainly by water.

In Rhode Island, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
Trash and recycling are funded by the municipality at no direct monthly fee to residents; collection may be provided by a contracted hauler. Check your bill for any fees.

Electric

Confirmed

Provider: Rhode Island Energy
Base charge: $0.00/mo
Energy rate: $0.1477/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Monthly total: $147.70

ripuc.ri.gov· verified 2026-02-26

Water

Confirmed

Provider: Providence Water Supply Board
Base charge: $12.25/mo
Volumetric rate: $5.41/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Monthly total: $39.30

provwater.com· verified 2026-02-26

Sewer

Confirmed

Method: unknown
Monthly total: $49.69

narrabay.com· verified 2026-02-26

Trash

Confirmed

Monthly fee: $0.00

Weekly curbside trash and recycling provided by City at no fee to 1–4 family dwellings. Automated carts; Waste Management under contract.

cranstonri.gov· verified 2026-02-26

Total estimated monthly utilities

$236.69

What changes your bill most?

Electric is about 62% of your estimated utilities here.
Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $14.77.
Water increases by about $5.41 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

Electric: 1000 kWh/month
Water: 5,000 gallons/month

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Providence. Click a city for full breakdowns.

City	Est. total/mo
Cranston (this)	$236.69
East Providence	$260.66
Providence	$236.69
Woonsocket	$252.42

FAQ

Trash in Cranston 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 Cranston – Curbside Refuse.

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 based on water consumption (HCF). Trash is a fixed monthly fee or $0 when tax-funded. See the Methodology page for full formulas.

Rhode Island Energy LRS rates change every six months (Oct–Mar and Apr–Sep). RI has retail electric choice—compare suppliers at rienergy.com. Providence trash is tax-funded; bulky items have pickup fees.

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.