How much are utilities per month?
The average monthly ELECTRIC bill (the largest single utility line item for most households) ranges from $92/month (New Mexico) to $257/month (Hawaii) across the 50 states, with a national median of $160/month, based on each state's average residential usage and price per kWh. Total monthly utilities (electric, gas, water, internet) typically run higher — use your state's calculator below for a fuller estimate with your own usage.
National range at a glance
- Lowest
- New Mexico
- National median
- 160
- Highest
- Hawaii
Computed live from 50 states' source-verified dataset (primary source, data verified 2026-08-11).
Look up your exact state
For your own state's exact number (not just the national range), use the calculator below.
Utility cost calculators by state →Related questions
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This page answers all of the above the same way — the underlying number doesn't change based on exact phrasing.