Estimated monthly costs for a typical household ยท Q1 2026
Total monthly utilities
$272
National avg: $277/mo ยท $5 below average
Electricity
Varies most by climate zone and home size.
$90/mo
-12% vs national avg ($102/mo)
Natural Gas
Higher in cold-climate cities, near zero in the South.
$74/mo
+30% vs national avg ($57/mo)
Water & Sewer
Rates set by local municipality.
$38/mo
-5% vs national avg ($40/mo)
Internet
Assumes 100 Mbps+ broadband plan.
$50/mo
-12% vs national avg ($57/mo)
Trash & Recycling
Some cities bundle this into property taxes.
$20/mo
-26% 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.