Average Utility Costs in Westerly, RI

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

Average monthly utility costs in Westerly, RI are about $236.45, 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

$236.45

Estimated average monthly utilities in Westerly are ~$236.45 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-05

Electric $147.70 (62%)
Water $59.08 (25%)
Sewer $29.67 (13%)
Trash $0.00 (0%)

Utilities here are in line with the Rhode Island city average.

In Rhode Island, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.

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 2026-06-05

Water

Confirmed

Provider: Town of Westerly Water Division
Base charge: $29.33/mo
Volumetric rate: $5.95/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Monthly total: $59.08

westerlyri.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Sewer

Confirmed

Method: unknown
Monthly total: $29.67

westerlyri.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Trash

Confirmed

Monthly fee: $0.00

Residential trash via transfer station permit or private hauler; town solid waste facility—not a monthly utility bill like Providence metro.

westerlyri.gov· verified 2026-06-05

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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.

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Total estimated monthly utilities

$236.45

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 $5.95 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

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

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

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

City	Est. total/mo
Westerly (this)	$236.45
South Kingstown	$222.76

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 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.