Utility Cost Calculators Minnesota

Minnesota Utility Cost Calculator

Minnesota utilities: about $272 a month for a typical home (electric ~$124, gas ~$46, water ~$37, internet ~$65) at EIA's 17.45¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.

Typical total monthly utility bill in Minnesota: $272 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $124 electricity, $46 natural gas, $37 water/sewer, and $65 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.

What sets Minnesota utility bills
Measure	Minnesota	Rank, normal or source
Electricity price, July 2026	17.45¢ per kWh (July 2025 16.92¢, +3.1%)	20th highest of 50; 5% below U.S.
Use per home, 2024	712 kWh a month	34th highest of 50; 18% below U.S.
Electric bill	712 kWh × 17.45¢ = $124.24, about $124	2024: $110.06 at 15.45¢, 43rd highest of 50
Natural gas, 2025 average	$10.98 per Mcf (about $1.06 per therm)	35th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $17.28, not used
Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026	8,021	normal 8,756, 8% below
Cooling degree days, same months	647	normal 483, 34% above
Home energy, 2024	natural gas 51.1%, electricity 30.5%, heating oil and propane 11.9%, wood 5.7%	EIA SEDS, at the meter
In-state generation, 2024	natural gas 27.1%, wind 25.2%, nuclear 20.2%	EIA-923
Largest residential sellers, 2024	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (investor-owned) 39.3%; Connexus Energy (cooperative) 5.6%	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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Updated Oct 22, 2026 Estimate — not official figures

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EIA use and prices for Minnesota; 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 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota or your own utility.

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Home Size (sq ft)

20010000

Number of Occupants

110

Electric Rate ($/kWh)

0.050.6

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

Natural Gas Rate ($/therm)

0.38

Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2025 annual average ($10.98/Mcf)

Additional Details

Water Rate ($/1000 gal)

120

Minnesota COL Index

50200

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

Monthly Electric Bill

$124.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Monthly Utilities

$272.00

Annual Utility Costs

$3,264.00

Detailed Breakdown

Monthly Gas Bill$46.00

30%

Monthly Water & Sewer$37.00

24%

Internet & Cable (Est.)$65.00

43%

% of Median Income3.75%

Cost per Sq Ft/Month$0.15

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.

Minnesota Quick Facts

9.85% Income Tax Rate

1.00% Property Tax Rate

$87,117 Median Income

93.4 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Minnesota inputs: 712 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 17.45¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $10.98/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.0588/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $5.14 per 1,000 gallons and internet $65/month, both from cost-of-living index 93.4; income share on $87,117.

Key State Information

2,581,180 Minnesota residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 93.4 · median household income $87,117.

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

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Aug 7, 2026 | Review target: annually

What drives Minnesota utility bills

Heating is Minnesota's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 8,756 heating against 483 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.

Natural gas supplied 51.1% of Minnesota home energy in 2024, electricity 30.5%. Heating oil and propane (11.9%) are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either.

Northern States Power Co - Minnesota sold 39.3% of Minnesota's 2024 residential electricity, Connexus Energy 5.6%.

Minnesota degree days by month
Month	Heating	Cooling
Jul 2025	10	215
Aug 2025	23	154
Sep 2025	96	87
Oct 2025	464	28
Nov 2025	916	0
Dec 2025	1,550	0
Jan 2026	1,732	0
Feb 2026	1,184	0
Mar 2026	997	0
Apr 2026	661	0
May 2026	338	45
Jun 2026	50	118

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