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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

A Stack of One-Dollar Bills Placed Over the Outline of The United States, Representing the Concept of The Lowest Cost of Living in 2025

9 US States With the Lowest Cost of Living in 2025

Matthew Gray April 7, 2025

In 2025, the most affordable states in the U.S. sit mainly in the South and Midwest, where daily costs stay well below the national average of 100 on the cost of living index. Below is a clear look at the states with the lowest living expenses. Key Takeaways West Virginia ranks as the most affordable