The average US household spends $611 per month on utilities, covering electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, internet, phone, and streaming services. But where does Arizona rank among the states with least and most expensive utility bills?
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Let’s face it: Nobody likes paying utility bills. They pop up each month and keep you from putting your paycheck toward more exciting areas of your budget, like your vacation fund—or that fun subscription box you’ve always wanted with specialty coffees, cocktails, snacks or gadgets.
No matter what you’re saving for, utility bills are a burden we all have to bear. But which states’ residents bear the largest burden? We crunched the numbers so you can see how the average monthly utility costs in your state stack up against the rest. To find out which US states pay the most for utilities, we researched energy bills, natural gas costs, water and sewer bills, internet and phone costs, and more to find out each state’s average utility bill. We looked at both the total cost and the percent of your monthly income spent on utilities.
Average monthly utility costs in the US
- Electricity: $138 (↑up from last year)
- Natural gas: $85 (↑up from last year)
- Water: $49 (↑up from last year)
- Sewer: $67 (↑up from last year)
- Trash: $62.50 (≅same as last year)
- Internet: $77 (≅same as last year)
- Phone: $66 (≅same as last year)
- Streaming services: $67 (↑up from last year)
US average monthly utility bills cost: $611 (↑up compared to last year’s $583)
Whether you’re getting settled in a new home or planning a move, budgeting for monthly utility costs can make life a lot easier. On average, most US households spend around $401 per month on essentials like electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer. When you add in internet, phone, and streaming services, that typical utility cost reaches $611 per month.
Of course, utility costs vary based on your state, local climate, and energy rates. We’ve looked at the average utility bills across the country so you can see how your state compares to the national average. Keep reading to find out which states have the highest and lowest average utility bill costs and discover tips to help you save on your energy bill no matter where you live.
Average monthly utility costs by state: Which states pay the most?
Now that we’ve discussed the national averages for utility expenses, let’s talk about how much utilities cost per month in different states. See where your state lands among those spending (and saving!) the most on household utilities.
Weighted Rank | State | Total Utilities Cost (Average) | Monthly Median Household Income | % of Income (Average) |
| — | U.S. Total | $611 | $6,977.50 | 8.76% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $734 | $5,262.50 | 13.95% |
| 2 | Missouri | $679 | $6,532.50 | 10.40% |
| 3 | Alabama | $594 | $5,463.33 | 10.87% |
| 4 | Alaska | $658 | $7,605.00 | 8.65% |
| 5 | Oregon | $648 | $7,475.00 | 8.67% |
| 6 | Mississippi | $527 | $4,665.00 | 11.29% |
| 7 | Hawaii | $658 | $8,186.67 | 8.03% |
| 8 | Georgia | $613 | $6,767.50 | 9.06% |
| 9 | Wyoming | $599 | $6,556.67 | 9.13% |
| 10 | Texas | $605 | $6,790.83 | 8.90% |
| 11 | Ohio | $598 | $6,710.00 | 8.91% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $549 | $5,442.50 | 10.09% |
| 13 | Delaware | $600 | $7,155.00 | 8.38% |
| 14 | Louisiana | $521 | $5,061.67 | 10.29% |
| 15 | California | $624 | $8,383.33 | 7.44% |
| 16 | Idaho | $575 | $6,804.17 | 8.45% |
| 17 | Kentucky | $522 | $5,399.17 | 9.67% |
| 18 | Tennessee | $550 | $6,321.67 | 8.70% |
| 19 | New Jersey | $607 | $8,625.00 | 7.04% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $579 | $7,690.83 | 7.53% |
| 21 | Arkansas | $504 | $5,403.33 | 9.32% |
| 22 | North Carolina | $511 | $5,601.67 | 9.12% |
| 23 | Indiana | $537 | $6,392.50 | 8.41% |
| 24 | Washington | $578 | $8,125.00 | 7.11% |
| 25 | Connecticut | $576 | $8,270.00 | 6.96% |
| 26 | New York | $550 | $7,235.83 | 7.60% |
| 27 | Virginia | $571 | $8,143.33 | 7.01% |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $531 | $6,671.67 | 7.96% |
| 29 | Montana | $533 | $6,826.67 | 7.81% |
| 30 | Maryland | $583 | $9,141.67 | 6.37% |
| 31 | Utah | $568 | $8,666.67 | 6.56% |
| 32 | Maine | $542 | $7,560.83 | 7.16% |
| 33 | Arizona | $524 | $7,058.33 | 7.43% |
| 34 | South Carolina | $501 | $6,398.33 | 7.83% |
| 35 | Florida | $497 | $6,302.50 | 7.89% |
| 36 | Kansas | $522 | $7,307.50 | 7.14% |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $565 | $9,491.67 | 5.95% |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $549 | $8,733.33 | 6.29% |
| 39 | Nevada | $500 | $6,715.83 | 7.44% |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $544 | $9,316.67 | 5.84% |
| 41 | Michigan | $482 | $6,621.67 | 7.28% |
| 42 | Vermont | $494 | $7,105.00 | 6.95% |
| 43 | Nebraska | $491 | $7,178.33 | 6.84% |
| 44 | Iowa | $471 | $7,123.33 | 6.61% |
| 45 | Colorado | $506 | $8,875.00 | 5.70% |
| 46 | Illinois | $464 | $7,017.50 | 6.61% |
| 47 | Minnesota | $475 | $7,695.83 | 6.17% |
| 48 | South Dakota | $441 | $6,654.17 | 6.63% |
| 49 | North Dakota | $456 | $7,340.00 | 6.21% |
| 50 | New Mexico | $401 | $5,345.00 | 7.50% |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $427 | $6,880.00 | 6.21% |
