What is the average electric bill in San Francisco?

The average monthly electricity bill in San Francisco, California is approximately $85 as of Q1 2026. This estimate is based on EIA residential electricity data for the region.

What are total monthly utility costs in San Francisco?

The estimated total monthly utility cost in San Francisco is $285, which includes electricity ($85), natural gas ($30), water and sewer ($58), internet ($70), and trash collection ($42).

#11 most expensive of 37 cities

Average utility bills in San Francisco, CA

Estimated monthly costs for a typical household · Q1 2026

Total monthly utilities

$285

National avg: $277/mo · $8 above average

Highest overall utility bills

Monthly bill breakdown

Electricity

Varies most by climate zone and home size.

$85/mo

-17% vs national avg ($102/mo)

Natural Gas

Higher in cold-climate cities, near zero in the South.

$30/mo

-47% vs national avg ($57/mo)

Water & Sewer

Rates set by local municipality.

$58/mo

+45% vs national avg ($40/mo)

Internet

Assumes 100 Mbps+ broadband plan.

$70/mo

+23% vs national avg ($57/mo)

Trash & Recycling

Some cities bundle this into property taxes.

$42/mo

+56% vs national avg ($27/mo)

Estimates based on EIA residential data, BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, and ISP market surveys. Actual bills vary by home size (data assumes 1,800 sq ft), usage habits, and provider.

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$278/mo total

San Diego

$276/mo total

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