Average Utility Costs in Vermont
Typical monthly utility costs in Vermont are about $312.94/mo, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water (plus sewer and trash where available). Compare Vermont cities below.
Average Monthly Utility Costs in Vermont
The average utility bill in Vermont is estimated at $312.94 per month. Burlington: BED municipal electric; Essex, Colchester, Rutland, Hartford: Green Mountain Power. Water and sewer vary by city; trash via private haulers.
Assumptions: 1,000 kWh/month and 5,000 gallons/month. Water/sewer often billed quarterly. Actual bills vary by usage.
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Utility providers in Vermont
In the cities we cover, electric is provided by Burlington Electric Department (BED) (Burlington); Green Mountain Power (Colchester, Essex, Hartford, Rutland) Estimates from official rate schedules. Water, sewer, and trash are set by city, county, or regional providers. Our estimates use each utility's published rate at 1,000 kWh. City pages show sources and last-verified dates.
See which electric, water, sewer, and trash providers serve different areas of Vermont, along with typical residential rate information and sources.
View utility providers in Vermont →For the full breakdown (electric, water, sewer, trash) by city, use the comparison table below.
Cheapest electric rates in Vermont
Top 5 cities with the lowest estimated electric bill at 1,000 kWh.
Most expensive total utility monthly cost in Vermont
Top 5 cities with the highest estimated total (electric + water + sewer + trash).
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Estimated monthly costs by city, sorted by total (highest first). Same assumed usage (1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. 5 cities.
| City | County | Electric | Water | Sewer | Trash | Total | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | Windsor County | $217.39 | $33.20 | $57.04 | $20.00 | $327.63 | View Hartford details → |
| Rutland | Rutland County | $217.39 | $32.50 | $45.00 | $22.00 | $316.89 | View Rutland details → |
| Burlington | Chittenden County | $208.21 | $28.93 | $56.45 | $18.00 | $311.59 | View Burlington details → |
| Colchester | Chittenden County | $217.39 | $30.55 | $27.50 | $20.00 | $295.44 | View Colchester details → |
| Essex | Chittenden County | $217.39 | $30.24 | $19.64 | $20.00 | $287.27 | View Essex details → |
Vermont counties
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