Average Utility Costs in Providence, RI

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

Average monthly utility costs in Providence, RI are about $206.03, 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

$206.03

Estimated average monthly utilities in Providence are ~$206.03 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-05
  • Electric $110.92 (54%)
  • Water $40.57 (20%)
  • Sewer $54.54 (26%)
  • Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are about 15% lower than the Rhode Island city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • 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
$0.1109/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Monthly total
$110.92
ripuc.ri.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Providence Water Supply Board
Base charge
$12.42/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.63/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$40.57
provwater.com· verified 2026-06-05

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Monthly total
$54.54
narrabay.com· verified 2026-06-05

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$0.00

Weekly trash and recycling funded through taxes; no monthly fee. Bulky items, white goods, mattresses have pickup fees (from Jul 2025).

providenceri.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Check Internet pricing & availability in Providence

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

$206.03

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 54% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.09.
  • Water increases by about $5.63 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.

CityEst. total/mo
Providence (this)$206.03
Cranston$206.03
East Providence$223.88
Woonsocket$215.64
Pawtucket$251.93
Johnston$245.11

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FAQ

Trash in Providence 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 Providence – Public Works.
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.