Cost of Living

Average Monthly Utility Costs Across the United States in 2025

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

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 … Read more

Which US States Have the Lowest Cost of Living in 2025?

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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

In 2025, the most affordable U.S. states are largely in the South and Midwest, where overall living expenses are well below the national average (index 100). Below, we profile states with the lowest cost of living – detailing each state’s cost-of-living index, major expense categories (housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, transportation, taxes), and how these costs impact … Read more