Average Utility Costs in Alexandria, VA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Alexandria, VA are about $240.19, 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

$240.19

Data freshness: last verified 2026-10-18
  • Electric $79.99 (33%)
  • Water $47.15 (20%)
  • Sewer $71.38 (30%)
  • Trash $41.67 (17%)

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

  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

How rates in Alexandria have changed

When a published residential tariff no longer matches what we had on file, we keep the previous figure and record the date. Comparisons below use the same assumed usage as the estimate on this page. A percentage is shown only when both figures are confirmed charges of the same kind. How we compare past rates.

  • Sewer is up 3.2%, from $69.14 to $71.38 at 5,000 gal.

    The previous tariff was last verified July 14, 2026. We recorded this change on October 18, 2026.

    AlexRenew residential wastewater rates effective July 1, 2026. The base charge changed from $15.29 to $14.48, and treatment rose from $10.77 to $11.38 per 1,000 gallons.

    Both amounts use the seasonal schedule published on that date, at the same assumed usage.

    AlexRenew – adopted wastewater rates effective July 1, 2026

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Virginia American Water
Base charge
$18.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.83/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$47.15
amwater.com· verified 2026-10-18

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$71.38

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

alexrenew.com· verified 2026-10-18

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$41.67

Solid Waste User Fee $500/can/year, billed in two $250 increments with real estate taxes. Weekly collection Mon–Thu.

alexandriava.gov· verified 2026-10-18

Check Internet pricing & availability in Alexandria

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

$240.19

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 33% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $7.24.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $17.21 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$5.83 + wastewater ~$11.38).

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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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FAQ

In Alexandria, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from AlexRenew – adopted wastewater rates effective July 1, 2026 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.

Learn more

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