Average Utility Costs in New Braunfels, TX

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

Average monthly utility costs in New Braunfels, TX are about $253.15, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)'s local electric tariff, NBU water and wastewater schedules, and New Braunfels' standard residential garbage charge.

New Braunfels quick take

  • New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) supplies electricity directly in New Braunfels, so local households are comparing a hometown utility rate instead of shopping among retail electric plans.
  • Water and wastewater both run through NBU, and sewer remains a major line item at about $73.10/month in this estimate.
  • Trash is handled separately from the electric and water utility structure, which means the all-in household bill combines municipal utility rates with city solid waste service.
  • That mix of local electric utility service plus fast population growth makes New Braunfels a useful comparison point between San Antonio and Austin-area suburbs.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$253.15

Estimated average monthly utilities in New Braunfels are ~$253.15 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$40.95/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-20
  • Electric $125.70 (50%)
  • Water $40.95 (16%)
  • Sewer $73.10 (29%)
  • Trash $13.40 (5%)

Utilities here are about 10% higher than the Texas city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Texas, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($13.40 in our estimate).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU)
Base charge
$16.05/mo
Volumetric rate
$4.98/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$40.95
nbutexas.com· verified 2026-03-20

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
unknown
Estimated monthly
$73.10
nbutexas.com· verified 2026-03-20

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$13.40

Standard 96-gallon residential garbage collection is $13.40/month according to the city's solid waste page.

newbraunfels.gov· verified 2026-03-20

Total estimated monthly utilities

$253.15

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 50% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $10.29.
  • Water increases by about $4.98 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

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Assumptions

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

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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FAQ

New Braunfels Utilities provides local electric service directly to most homes in the city. Because of that, the electric estimate here is based on NBU's residential rates instead of the plan-shopping format you would see in deregulated Texas cities like Dallas or Houston.
NBU wastewater rates combine a meaningful monthly availability charge with a volumetric rate. That means wastewater remains a substantial line item even when usage is held to the site's standard 5,000-gallon comparison level.
Trash in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels – Residential Garbage Collection.
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 either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
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.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare New Braunfels with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.