Average Utility Costs by State (Electric, Water, Sewer & Trash)
Some of our most searched areas include utility costs in Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina, where electric, water, sewer, and trash rates can vary widely by provider and infrastructure. We estimate monthly residential costs using consistent assumptions (1,000 kWh electric and 5,000 gallons water) so cities can be compared fairly. Each city page includes sources and a last-verified date; we label data as confirmed when from official rate schedules and estimated when from benchmarks or variable markets. This allows you to compare average utility costs across states and cities using the same baseline assumptions.
If you're trying to understand what drives these costs, see our methodology for how we calculate estimates and our blog for guides on understanding electricity use and utility bill basics.
Coverage at a glance
- States covered: 50
- Cities: 366
- Utilities: electric, water, sewer, trash
Rates updated as we verify sources; each city page shows last-verified date per utility.
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Alabama utility rates vary by city; Alabama Power serves Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa; Huntsville Utilities serves Huntsville; water, sewer, and trash come from municipal or regional providers. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Birmingham and Dothan, and more.
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View providers in AlabamaAlaska utility rates vary by area; Chugach Electric serves Anchorage, GVEA serves Fairbanks and Badger, AEL&P serves Juneau, MEA serves Knik-Fairview; water and sewer vary by community, with wells common in some areas. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Anchorage and Fairbanks, and more.
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View providers in AlaskaArizona utility rates vary by city; APS serves Phoenix and Scottsdale, SRP serves Mesa and Chandler, TEP serves Tucson; water, sewer, and trash come from municipal providers. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Phoenix and Tucson, and more.
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View providers in ArizonaArkansas utility rates vary by city; Entergy Arkansas serves Little Rock with no retail electric choice. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) and Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) provide water and sewer; trash from Little Rock Sanitation. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Jonesboro, Rogers, Conway and Bentonville.
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View providers in ArkansasCalifornia utility rates are among the highest; PG&E serves San Francisco, San Jose, and Fresno; LADWP serves Los Angeles; SDG&E serves San Diego; SMUD serves Sacramento; water, sewer, and trash vary by city. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for San Francisco and San Jose, and more.
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View providers in CaliforniaColorado utility rates vary by city; Xcel Energy serves Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster; CSU serves Colorado Springs; Fort Collins Utilities serves Fort Collins; water, sewer, trash by city. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Colorado Springs and Aurora, and more.
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View providers in ColoradoConnecticut utility rates vary by city; Eversource serves Hartford, Waterbury, and Stamford; United Illuminating serves Bridgeport, New Haven, and Norwalk. Water from Aquarion, MDC, RWA, or city; sewer from WPCAs or MDC. CT has retail electric choice. Trash often tax-funded. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury and Norwalk.
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View providers in ConnecticutDelaware utility rates vary by city; Delmarva Power serves Wilmington and Bear with retail choice. Newark, Dover, and Middletown have municipal electric. Newark and Middletown are DEMEC members. Water/sewer from city (Newark, Dover, Middletown), Wilmington Water, Artesian (Bear), or New Castle County (Bear). Trash from city or private haulers. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bear and Middletown.
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View providers in DelawareFlorida utility rates vary by city; FPL, TECO, JEA, OUC serve different regions; water, sewer, trash by city or county; cooling drives seasonal variation. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Orlando and Miami, and more.
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View providers in FloridaGeorgia utility rates vary by city; Georgia Power serves Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, Athens; water, sewer, trash by city or county. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Atlanta and Augusta, and more.
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View providers in GeorgiaHawaii utility rates are among the highest in the US; Hawaiian Electric (HECO) serves Oahu cities; Hawaii Electric Light (HELCO) serves Hilo. Honolulu Board of Water Supply and ENV provide water and sewer on Oahu; Hawaii County DWS serves the Big Island. Trash often bundled with city services. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Urban Honolulu, East Honolulu, Hilo, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kailua and Kaneohe.
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View providers in HawaiiIdaho utility rates tend to be lower than coastal states; Idaho Power serves Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Pocatello, and Coeur d'Alene with seasonal electric rates; Idaho Falls Power is municipal. Water and sewer from city systems; trash by city or private hauler. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Coeur d'Alene and Twin Falls, and more.
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View providers in IdahoIllinois utility rates vary by city; ComEd serves Chicago, Schaumburg, Aurora, Joliet; City of Naperville Electric serves Naperville; water, sewer, trash by city. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Chicago and Schaumburg, and more.
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View providers in IllinoisIndiana utility rates vary by city; electric from Duke Energy Indiana, AES Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power, or CenterPoint Energy depending on area, with water and sewer from municipal or regional utilities. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, and more.
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View providers in IndianaIowa utility rates vary by city; MidAmerican Energy serves Des Moines with summer/winter electric rates; Des Moines Water Works provides water; city sewer and solid waste billed via DMWW. Water, sewer, trash from municipal or regional providers by city. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, and more.
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View providers in IowaKansas utility rates vary by area; BPU serves Kansas City (KS) with electric and water; Evergy Kansas Metro serves Overland Park and Olathe; Evergy Kansas Central serves Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence. Water, sewer, trash from city or county utilities where municipal. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Dodge City and Kansas City, and more.
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View providers in KansasKentucky utility rates vary by region; electric from LG&E or Kentucky Utilities, with water and sewer from Kentucky-American, Louisville Water, or local systems. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Frankfort and Georgetown, and more.
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View providers in KentuckyLouisiana utility rates vary by city; Entergy New Orleans serves New Orleans; Entergy Louisiana serves Baton Rouge and Metairie; SWEPCO serves Shreveport and Bossier City in the northwest. Water, sewer, and trash from municipal or parish systems. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Metairie and Bossier City.
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View providers in LouisianaMaine utility rates vary by city; CMP serves Portland and Lewiston; Versant Power (BHD) serves Bangor. Portland Water District provides water and sewer in Portland; Lewiston and Bangor have city water and sewer. Portland uses Pay-As-You-Throw; Lewiston and Bangor have city curbside trash. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Bangor and Lewiston, and more.
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View providers in MaineMaryland utility rates vary by provider; BGE serves Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Howard; Pepco serves Montgomery County; Potomac Edison serves Frederick (lowest rates in MD). WSSC provides water and sewer in Montgomery; Baltimore DPW and county utilities elsewhere. Maryland Electric Choice available. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Baltimore, Germantown, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville and Bethesda.
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View providers in MarylandMassachusetts utility rates vary by city; Eversource serves Boston and Cambridge, National Grid serves Worcester, Brockton, and Fall River, Eversource WMA serves Springfield. MA allows retail electric choice—Energy Switch MA for supplier offers. Water and sewer from BWSC, Cambridge Water, Worcester, Springfield, Brockton, Fall River; trash covered by taxes in Boston and Cambridge, fees in Worcester and Brockton. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Boston and Worcester, and more.
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View providers in MassachusettsMichigan utility rates vary by city; DTE and Consumers Energy serve different areas with time-of-use and standard rates, and water, sewer, and trash are set by city or county. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Ann Arbor and Detroit, and more.
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View providers in MichiganMinnesota utility rates vary by city; Xcel Energy serves Minneapolis and other areas with seasonal electric rates, and water, sewer, and trash are set by the city or municipality. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Minneapolis and St. Paul, and more.
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View providers in MinnesotaMississippi utility rates vary by city; Entergy Mississippi serves Jackson and Southaven; Mississippi Power serves Gulfport, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg; Tupelo Water & Light (municipal, TVA) serves Tupelo with among the lowest rates in the US. JXN Water serves Jackson; city water/sewer elsewhere. Trash from city or private haulers. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Biloxi, Hattiesburg and Tupelo.
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View providers in MississippiMissouri utility rates vary by city; Evergy serves Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and St. Joseph; City of Independence Power & Light serves Independence; Ameren Missouri serves St. Louis and O'Fallon; City Utilities serves Springfield; Columbia Water & Light serves Columbia. Water, sewer, trash from city or county utilities where municipal. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Kansas City and St. Louis, and more.
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View providers in MissouriMontana utility rates vary by city; NorthWestern Energy serves Billings, Great Falls, and Bozeman; Missoula Electric Cooperative serves Missoula. Billings, Great Falls, and Bozeman have city water, wastewater, and solid waste; Missoula has city water and sewer, with private trash haulers (Grizzly, Republic). See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Billings and Bozeman, and more.
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View providers in MontanaNebraska utility rates vary by city; OPPD serves Omaha and Bellevue; NPPD serves South Sioux City; LES and City of Grand Island serve Lincoln and Grand Island. Water, sewer, and trash from municipal or private providers by city. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Omaha and Bellevue, and more.
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View providers in NebraskaNevada utility rates reflect desert living—NV Energy (Nevada Power) serves Las Vegas and Henderson; Sierra Pacific Power serves Reno and Sparks. Summer AC drives electric spikes; water scarcity shapes southern Nevada costs. Trash via franchised haulers. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Reno and Sparks, and more.
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View providers in NevadaNew Hampshire utility rates vary by city; Eversource (Concord, Nashua, Salem) and Liberty Utilities (Derry) deliver electricity. Water from Pennichuck (Nashua), Concord and Salem municipal, Derry Water Dept. Trash: free curbside in Manchester and Nashua; Concord PAYT bags; Salem transfer station; Derry private haulers. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Concord, Derry, Manchester, Nashua and Salem.
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View providers in New HampshireNew Jersey utility rates vary by city; PSE&G serves Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Woodbridge, and Clifton for electric (~22–23¢/kWh). JCP&L serves Lakewood, Toms River, Hamilton Township, and Trenton (~20¢/kWh). Water from JCMUA, PVWC, Middlesex Water, Trenton Water Works, LTMUA, TRMUA, and others. Trash is municipal and funded via taxes. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Jersey City and Newark, and more.
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View providers in New JerseyNew Mexico utility rates vary by city; PNM (Public Service Company of NM) serves Albuquerque; ABCWUA provides water and sewer; City of Albuquerque Solid Waste provides trash. Summer AC drives electric peaks in desert climate. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell and Farmington.
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View providers in New MexicoNew York utility rates vary by city; Con Edison delivers electricity to New York City. NY allows retail electric choice (ESCOs). NYC DEP provides water ($5.05/CCF) and sewer (159% of water); NYC DSNY provides free residential trash collection. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for New York City and Hempstead, and more.
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View providers in New YorkNorth Carolina utility rates use Duke Energy benchmarks in many cities; water, sewer, and trash are set by city or county. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Raleigh and Cary, and more.
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View providers in North CarolinaNorth Dakota utility rates vary by city; Xcel Energy serves Grand Forks; Otter Tail Power serves Bismarck and Minot; Cass County Electric serves Fargo; MDU serves Williston. City water, sewer, and trash across Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot, and Williston. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and Williston.
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View providers in North DakotaOhio utility rates use PUC Price to Compare for electric; cities set water, sewer, and trash rates. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Columbus and Cleveland, and more.
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View providers in OhioOklahoma utility rates vary by city; OEC serves Oklahoma City and Norman; PSO serves Tulsa and Lawton; City of Edmond Electric serves Edmond. Water, sewer, and trash from city utilities. Sewer based on winter average in all cities; trash and recycling vary by city. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Edmond and Lawton.
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View providers in OklahomaOregon utility rates mix hydropower heritage with regional variety—PGE serves Portland and Hillsboro (Time of Day optional); EWEB is Eugene's municipal electric and water; Salem Electric is a low-rate co-op; Pacific Power serves Medford. Water and sewer often include stormwater; trash by city franchise. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Eugene and Hillsboro, and more.
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View providers in OregonPennsylvania utility rates use PUC Price to Compare for electric; water, sewer, and trash vary by city and authority. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for York and Philadelphia, and more.
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View providers in PennsylvaniaRhode Island utility rates vary by city; Rhode Island Energy delivers electric with Last Resort Service (LRS); RI has retail choice. Providence Water and NBC serve Providence and Cranston; East Providence and Woonsocket have municipal water and sewer; KCWA and Warwick Sewer Authority serve Warwick. Trash is tax-funded in all covered cities. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Cranston, East Providence, Providence, Warwick and Woonsocket.
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View providers in Rhode IslandSouth Carolina utility rates vary by region; Dominion Energy serves Charleston, Columbia, and the Midlands; Duke Energy and Santee Cooper serve other areas. Charleston Water System and municipal or county utilities provide water and sewer. Trash varies by city—some fund collection through taxes. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Charleston and Columbia, and more.
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View providers in South CarolinaSouth Dakota utility rates vary by city; Sioux Falls City Light & Power (municipal) serves Sioux Falls; Brookings Municipal Utilities and Watertown Municipal Utilities serve Brookings and Watertown; NorthWestern Energy serves Rapid City; Xcel Energy serves Aberdeen. Water, sewer, trash from city utilities; Sioux Falls trash via private licensed haulers. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings and Watertown.
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View providers in South DakotaTennessee utility rates vary by city; NES, MLGW, KUB, CDE Lightband, MTE, and BrightRidge serve different regions with TVA-powered rates, and water, sewer, and trash come from city or regional providers. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Nashville and Memphis, and more.
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View providers in TennesseeTexas utility rates are driven by deregulated electric (TDU + retail choice), with water, sewer, and trash from city or county. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Austin and San Antonio, and more.
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View providers in TexasUtah utility rates vary by city; Rocky Mountain Power serves Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Orem, Sandy, and Ogden. Provo City provides municipal electric. Water, sewer, and trash from city utilities (SLC Public Utilities, GHID, West Jordan, Orem, Sandy, Ogden). See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Salt Lake City and West Valley City, and more.
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View providers in UtahVermont utility rates vary by city; Burlington Electric Department (BED) serves Burlington; Green Mountain Power serves Essex, Colchester, Rutland, and Hartford. City or town water and sewer; trash via private haulers (Casella, etc.). Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Rutland and Hartford.
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View providers in VermontVirginia utility rates vary by city; Dominion Energy and municipal utilities serve different areas, with water, sewer, and trash from city or county. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, and more.
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View providers in VirginiaWashington utility rates vary by city; Seattle City Light serves Seattle, Puget Sound Energy serves Bellevue and the Eastside, with water, sewer, and trash from city or county systems. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Seattle and Bellevue, and more.
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View providers in WashingtonWest Virginia utility rates vary by city; Appalachian Power (Charleston, Morgantown, Parkersburg) and Mon Power (Wheeling, Weirton) provide electric; water and sewer from West Virginia American Water, MUB, PUB, City of Wheeling, or Weirton Area Water Board. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Charleston and Huntington, and more.
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View providers in West VirginiaWisconsin utility rates vary by city; WE Energies serves Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, and Waukesha; MGE serves Madison; WPS serves Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh; Xcel Energy serves Eau Claire; Alliant Energy serves Janesville. Water, sewer, and trash from municipal utilities and city departments. Compare electric, water, sewer, and trash costs in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Oshkosh and Janesville.
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View providers in WisconsinWyoming utility rates vary by city; Cheyenne Light (Black Hills) serves Cheyenne; Rocky Mountain Power serves Casper and Rock Springs; City of Gillette is municipal; High West Energy (co-op) serves Laramie. Water, sewer, trash from city utilities. No retail electric choice. See detailed city utility cost breakdowns for Casper and Cheyenne, and more.
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- How are these estimates calculated?
- We calculate average monthly residential utility costs using consistent assumptions (1,000 kWh electric and 5,000 gallons water per month) so cities can be compared fairly. Each component is tied to a source—official rate schedules, PUC data, or city ordinances. See our methodology for formulas and details.
- Why do some states or cities show benchmarks?
- Where we have official rates and a single provider, we mark data as confirmed. Where rates vary by plan or hauler (e.g., deregulated electric or private trash), we use representative benchmarks and label them estimated so you know the source type.
- How often are rates updated?
- We update as we re-verify sources. Each city page shows a last-verified date per utility (electric, water, sewer, trash). We don't overpromise a schedule—when we change a rate, we update the source and date.
- Do you cover rural areas, co-ops, or municipal utilities?
- We include municipal utilities, investor-owned utilities, and co-ops where we can document rates from official or authoritative sources. Coverage is by city and provider; rural and unincorporated areas may be served by the same provider as a nearby city. Use the state hub and city pages to see what we cover.