#12 most expensive of 37 cities
Average utility bills in New York City, NY
Estimated monthly costs for a typical household · Q1 2026
Total monthly utilities
$284
National avg: $277/mo · $7 above average
Trash pickup included in city taxes
Monthly bill breakdown
Electricity
Varies most by climate zone and home size.
$106/mo
+4% vs national avg ($102/mo)
Natural Gas
Higher in cold-climate cities, near zero in the South.
$72/mo
+26% vs national avg ($57/mo)
Water & Sewer
Rates set by local municipality.
$41/mo
+3% vs national avg ($40/mo)
Internet
Assumes 100 Mbps+ broadband plan.
$65/mo
+14% vs national avg ($57/mo)
Trash & Recycling
Some cities bundle this into property taxes.
Included
Estimates based on EIA residential data, BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, and ISP market surveys. Actual bills vary by home size (data assumes 1,800 sq ft), usage habits, and provider.