Average Utility Costs in Pearland, TX

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

Average monthly utility costs in Pearland, TX are about $239.13, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses CenterPoint Energy (TDU Delivery – Houston area) delivery territory benchmarking for electric service, plus the city's published local water, wastewater, and trash charges where available.

Pearland quick take

  • Electric here is modeled as a Texas retail-choice benchmark using CenterPoint Energy (TDU Delivery – Houston area) delivery territory data rather than a fixed city-owned electric tariff.
  • Water and sewer are local line items, and wastewater is a major part of the all-in bill at about $57.68/month in this estimate.
  • Trash adds about $22.86/month in this model, so the full utility bill is driven by much more than electricity alone.
  • Pearland includes more than one electric delivery territory in some areas, so customers should still verify the exact TDU on their address before using any REP benchmark as a billing proxy.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$239.13

Estimated average monthly utilities in Pearland are ~$239.13 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$42.69/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-16
  • Electric $115.90 (48%)
  • Water $42.69 (18%)
  • Sewer $57.68 (24%)
  • Trash $22.86 (10%)

Utilities here are about 5% 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 ($22.86 in our estimate).

Electric

TDU + supply
Provider
CenterPoint Energy (TDU Delivery – Houston area)
Base charge
$4.90/mo
Energy rate
$0.1110/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$115.90
choosetexaspower.org· verified 2026-07-16

This estimated monthly total is delivery plus a representative retail supply benchmark at 1,000 kWh. It is not the delivery charge by itself, and it is not a plan you can enroll in.

Pearland electric: competitive (deregulated) market

Pearland is in Texas's deregulated electric market. CenterPoint Energy (TDU Delivery – Houston area) is the transmission and distribution utility (TDU)—they deliver power and charge a regulated delivery fee. You choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for supply; REP rates and plans vary.

Our estimated electric total above uses TDU delivery + a representative supply benchmark. We do not update that benchmark daily. The plan you enroll in can differ from it.

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Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Pearland Utilities
Base charge
$24.12/mo
Volumetric rate
$3.71/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$42.69
pearlandtx.gov· verified 2026-07-16

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$57.68

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

pearlandtx.gov· verified 2026-07-16

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$22.86

Residential garbage service is $22.86/month before tax under the FY26 city schedule.

pearlandtx.gov· verified 2026-07-16

Check Internet pricing & availability in Pearland

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

$239.13

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 48% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.10.
  • Water increases by about $3.71 per additional 1,000 gallons.

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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.
  • TDU + supply — Estimated total at 1,000 kWh: regulated delivery plus a representative supply benchmark. Not delivery charges alone, and not a plan you can enroll in.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Brazoria County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Pearland (this)$239.13
Lake Jackson$273.21

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FAQ

Pearland is modeled using Texas retail-choice market pricing, where delivery is handled by the local wires utility and supply is purchased from a Retail Electric Provider. That means the electric number shown here is a comparison benchmark built from local delivery charges plus a representative 1,000 kWh market rate, not a guaranteed contract offer.
Often, yes. Several Texas cities on this site bill residential wastewater using winter-average or capped water-use methods instead of your exact current-month outdoor water use. That makes sewer one of the most important utility-bill quirks to understand when comparing Texas suburbs and growth markets.
In Pearland, electric is deregulated: you choose a retail electric provider (REP) for supply, while the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) delivers power. Our estimate uses regulated delivery charges plus a typical supply rate so you can compare total utility costs. Your actual supply rate depends on the plan you choose.
In Pearland, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Pearland – Water & Garbage Rates (FY26) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
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.

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