Colorado Utility Cost Calculator
Calculate utility costs in Colorado using real EIA electricity (17¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$115/mo, gas ~$46/mo, water ~$41/mo for a typical home.
Typical total monthly utility bill in Colorado: $274 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $115 electricity, $46 natural gas, $41 water/sewer, and $72 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | Colorado | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 17¢ per kWh (July 2025 15.99¢, +6.3%) | 21st highest of 50; 7% below U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 674 kWh a month | 37th highest of 50; 22% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 674 kWh × 17¢ = $114.58, about $115 | 2024: $100.57 at 14.92¢, 48th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2025 average | $11.17 per Mcf (about $1.08 per therm) | 34th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $17.56, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 5,557 | normal 7,408, 25% below |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 518 | normal 273, 90% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | natural gas 59%, electricity 30.8%, heating oil and propane 5.4%, small-scale solar 2.5%, wood 2.3% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | natural gas 30.5%, wind 29.9%, coal 28% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | Public Service Co of Colorado (investor-owned) 47.5%; CORE Electric Cooperative (cooperative) 8.3% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for Colorado; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of Public Service Co of Colorado or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($11.17/Mcf)
Additional Details
Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Monthly Utilities
$274.00
Annual Utility Costs
$3,288.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Colorado inputs: 674 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 17¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $11.17/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.0771/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $5.65 per 1,000 gallons and internet $72/month, both from cost-of-living index 102.7; income share on $97,113.
Key State Information
2,557,732 Colorado residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 102.7 · median household income $97,113.
What drives Colorado utility bills
Heating is Colorado's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 7,408 heating against 273 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Natural gas supplied 59% of Colorado home energy in 2024, electricity 30.8%.
Public Service Co of Colorado sold 47.5% of Colorado's 2024 residential electricity, CORE Electric Cooperative 8.3%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 0 | 190 |
| Aug 2025 | 9 | 154 |
| Sep 2025 | 139 | 42 |
| Oct 2025 | 454 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 714 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 886 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,085 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 781 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 583 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 546 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 338 | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 22 | 117 |
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What is the average electric bill in Colorado?
EIA 2024: $100.57 a month (674 kWh × 14.92¢). July 2026 price 17¢: $115.
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