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Day: August 26, 2025

Cash, charts, and a calculator show average monthly utility costs in the United States

Average Monthly Utility Costs Across the United States in 2025

Matthew Gray August 26, 2025

In 2025, the average U.S. household pays about $590 per month for essential utilities, including electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, waste and recycling, internet/cable, and phone services. According to the latest analysis by This Old House (2025), Connecticut tops the nation with an average monthly utility bill of $794, while Idaho households spend the least, at

Two workers in safety vests treat a knee injury at a construction site, showing the real meaning of accident vs incident

Accident vs Incident – What’s the Real Difference?

Matthew Gray August 26, 2025

When people hear the words accident and incident, they often assume they mean the same thing. In casual conversation, you might hear someone say, “There was an incident on the highway,” when they mean a car crash, or “The factory had an accident,” when they mean a small fire or even just a safety violation.