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Michigan Utility Cost Estimator 2026 – Electric, Gas & Water

Calculate utility costs in Michigan using real EIA electricity (23.05¢/kWh) and natural gas rates. Estimated electric ~$142/mo, gas ~$45/mo, water ~$37/mo for a typical home.

Typical total monthly utility bill in Michigan: $288 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $142 electricity, $45 natural gas, $37 water/sewer, and $64 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.

What sets Michigan utility bills
MeasureMichiganRank, normal or source
Electricity price, July 202623.05¢ per kWh (July 2025 20.55¢, +12.2%)12th highest of 50; 26% above U.S.
Use per home, 2024618 kWh a month42nd highest of 50; 28% below U.S.
Electric bill618 kWh × 23.05¢ = $142.45, about $1422024: $119.31 at 19.3¢, 37th highest of 50
Natural gas, 2025 average$10.92 per Mcf (about $1.05 per therm)36th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $19.88, not used
Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 20266,690normal 6,949, 4% below
Cooling degree days, same months567normal 568
Home energy, 2024natural gas 61.6%, electricity 24.4%, heating oil and propane 7.1%, wood 5.7%EIA SEDS, at the meter
In-state generation, 2024natural gas 44.9%, nuclear 21.2%, coal 20.7%EIA-923
Largest residential sellers, 2024DTE Electric Company (investor-owned) 45.2%; Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (investor-owned) 37.3%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.

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EIA use and prices for Michigan; 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 DTE Electric Company or your own utility.

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0.050.6

Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)

0.38

Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($10.92/Mcf)

Additional Details

120
50200

Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)

Monthly Electric Bill

$142.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Monthly Utilities

$288.00

Annual Utility Costs

$3,456.00

Detailed Breakdown

Monthly Gas Bill$45.00
30%
Monthly Water & Sewer$37.00
25%
Internet & Cable (Est.)$64.00
42%
% of Median Income4.77%
Cost per Sq Ft/Month$0.16
0%

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.
Michigan Quick Facts
4.25% Income Tax Rate
1.19% Property Tax Rate
$72,389 Median Income
92.1 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Michigan inputs: 618 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 23.05¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $10.92/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.053/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $5.07 per 1,000 gallons and internet $64/month, both from cost-of-living index 92.1; income share on $72,389.

Key State Information

4,516,367 Michigan residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 92.1 · median household income $72,389.

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with documented models and state context Estimates only — not financial advice
Data Source
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861 & monthly energy reports
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What drives Michigan utility bills

Heating is Michigan's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 6,949 heating against 568 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.

Natural gas supplied 61.6% of Michigan home energy in 2024, electricity 24.4%.

DTE Electric Company sold 45.2% of Michigan's 2024 residential electricity, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) 37.3%.

Michigan degree days by month
MonthHeatingCooling
Jul 20250249
Aug 202544153
Sep 20256430
Oct 202537014
Nov 20258160
Dec 20251,2420
Jan 20261,4130
Feb 20261,1030
Mar 20268300
Apr 20264561
May 202631420
Jun 202638100
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What is the average electric bill in Michigan?

EIA 2024: $119.31 a month (618 kWh × 19.3¢). July 2026 price 23.05¢: $142.

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