{"id":102174,"date":"2025-09-18T10:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=102174"},"modified":"2025-11-18T09:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:14:18","slug":"estimating-utility-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/estimating-utility-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Estimate Utility Costs When Buying a House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re shopping for a home, you&#8217;re likely focused on the list price and down payment. But don&#8217;t overlook utility bills. From electricity and water to internet and trash service, these monthly costs can add up fast, and vary a lot depending on the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re eyeing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6171\/TX\/El-Paso\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in El Paso, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13410\/CT\/New-Haven\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Haven, CT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understanding what utilities might cost can help you budget smart from the start. This Redfin guide covers how to estimate utility costs, what factors influence them, and what the typical homeowner pays each month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average monthly cost for the six most common utilities is about $523.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get utility estimates early from your agent, the seller, or local providers..<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the top 6 household utilities, the average cost is $523\/month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs vary based on location, home size, usage habits, and climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of contents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#h-3-ways-to-estimate-utility-costs\">3 ways to estimate utility costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-average-utility-cost-by-type\">Average utility cost by type<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-factors-that-influence-utility-costs\">Factors that influence utility costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 ways to estimate utility costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to get a general idea of how much you\u2019ll spend per month on utilities in your new home, there are three main ways to obtain this information:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Ask your real estate agent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/real-estate-agents\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help estimate utility costs by reviewing historical data from the seller\u2019s agent or annual utility costs of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/definition\/comparables\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comparables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re looking to estimate utility costs for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can ask a landlord or apartment manager instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Ask the current resident<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, ask the current homeowner what they typically pay each month. You don\u2019t need exact bills \u2013 even a ballpark range can be helpful. &#8220;The most reliable way to estimate monthly utility expenses before purchasing a home is to request a 12-month usage history from the current owner.&#8221; says Kelly Bedrich, the cofounder of <a href=\"https:\/\/electricityplans.com\/average-electricity-bill-usage-rate-by-state\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">ElectricityPlans.com<\/a>, a comparison site for electricity in states where energy choice is deregulated. &#8220;While this will not account for differences like thermostat settings or number of occupants, it\u2019s the best way to approximate your usage. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Ask utility providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can reach out to local utility providers and ask for an estimate for the place you\u2019re moving into. Most companies can give you an average monthly cost for your specific address based on the past year\u2019s usage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102176 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"two hands screw a lightbulb into a brass lamp representing home electricity utility charges\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-4107184.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average utility cost by type<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the six utilities you should include when estimating your monthly costs, ranked from most to least expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Electricity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average electric bill in 2025 is <\/span><b>$146\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveonenergy.com\/resources\/electricity-bills-by-state\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SaveOnEnergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Gas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this bill depends greatly on the season, the average gas bill in 2025 is around <\/span><b>$90\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/learn\/content\/average-cost-of-gas-per-month\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoFi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Sewer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bill differs greatly by state, but the average national sewer bill in 2024 is <\/span><b>$86\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doxo.com\/w\/insights-type\/national-reports\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doxo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Water<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The national average for a family of four in 2024 is <\/span><b>$73\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/learn\/content\/average-cost-of-gas-per-month\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawn Starter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Internet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/internet\/internet-cost-per-month\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average internet bill in 2025 is <\/span><b>$65\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Trash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average trash bill is <\/span><b>$63\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.org\/utility-bills-101\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total average<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at only these six main utilities, a home\u2019s average utility cost totals to <\/span><b>$523\/month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102175 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"a chrome faucet fills up a large white tub with a leafy plant in the background begging the questions how to estimate utility costs when buying a house as answered in this Redfin article\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6634890.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors that influence utility costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility costs vary greatly by home, state, size, etc. so it\u2019s important to look at the variables that can affect these costs when estimating.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility costs vary greatly by state due to differences in energy sources, pricing regulations, and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate plays a big role in specifically heating and cooling costs. For example, homeowners in colder climates may spend more on heat while those in hotter regions may have higher electricity bills from air conditioning usage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of occupants: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger households can see higher electricity, water, sewer, and sometimes internet bills due to increased usage. Households with young children or retirees can also see higher bills due to the increased time spent at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Usage habits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency and efficiency heavily influence utility costs, specifically the energy, water, gas, and sewer bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Home size: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The larger the home, typically the higher the utility bills. More square footage means more energy to heat, cool, and power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Home age: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-old-of-a-house-should-i-buy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have the potential for outdated infrastructure like less efficient insulation or aging HVAC systems that will require more energy to operate. Some newer homes have updated systems and modern technology like double-pane windows or solar panels that can help reduce utility expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inflation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation affects every aspect of the economy, including rates charged by utility providers so you can expect costs to change as the economy does.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Kelly <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedrich<\/span>, heating and cooling your home &#8220;accounts for around 50% of your electricity usage. You can keep your electricity bill low by using recommended thermostat settings and by running a DIY energy audit on your home shortly after you move in. That helps identify where air and energy are escaping from your home and driving up your utility bills.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I decrease utility costs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on which utility you\u2019re trying to save on, but we have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-on-utilities\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do seasons affect utility costs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasons especially affect gas and electricity bills due to increased heating needs in the winter and cooling needs in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I set up utilities?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First compile a list of all the utilities you need, research providers for each, and schedule set-up with each provider prior to your move-in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&gt;&gt; Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/when-to-stop-utilities-when-selling-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">When Should You Stop Utilities When Selling a House?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do local utility rate structures work?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local utility rate structures determine how to pay for utilities and can be flat rate, tiered (block) rates, time-of-use (TOU) rates, or real-time, so be sure to do your research when setting up your utility providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are energy efficiency ratings?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy efficiency ratings indicate how effective a home (or appliance) is at using energy which can help when comparing options and reducing utility costs. The HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index is the industry standing for home energy efficiency measurement where lower scores mean better energy performance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving and unsure how much utilities will cost? 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