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Texas Utility Cost Calculator

Texas utilities: about $355 a month for a typical home (electric ~$174, gas ~$81, water ~$36, internet ~$64) at EIA's 15.88¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.

Typical total monthly utility bill in Texas: $355 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $174 electricity, $81 natural gas, $36 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 Texas utility bills
MeasureTexasRank, normal or source
Electricity price, July 202615.88¢ per kWh (July 2025 15.36¢, +3.4%)29th highest of 50; 13% below U.S.
Use per home, 20241,096 kWh a month6th highest of 50; 27% above U.S.
Electric bill1,096 kWh × 15.88¢ = $174.04, about $1742024: $163.72 at 14.94¢, 6th highest of 50
Natural gas, 2025 average$19.42 per Mcf (about $1.87 per therm)6th highest of 44 (2025 averages); July 2026 $34.3, not used
Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 20261,360normal 1,997, 32% below
Cooling degree days, same months3,237normal 2,647, 22% above
Home energy, 2024electricity 70.1%, natural gas 25%, small-scale solar 2%, heating oil and propane 1.9%EIA SEDS, at the meter
In-state generation, 2024natural gas 51.8%, wind 21.9%, coal 11.6%EIA-923
Largest residential sellers, 2024Reliant Energy Retail Services (retail power marketer) 11.6%; TXU Energy Retail Co, LLC (retail power marketer) 11.3%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 Texas; 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 Reliant Energy Retail Services or your own utility.

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110
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 ($19.42/Mcf)

Additional Details

120
50200

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

Monthly Electric Bill

$174.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Total Monthly Utilities

$355.00

Annual Utility Costs

$4,260.00

Detailed Breakdown

Monthly Gas Bill$81.00
43%
Monthly Water & Sewer$36.00
19%
Internet & Cable (Est.)$64.00
34%
% of Median Income5.34%
Cost per Sq Ft/Month$0.20
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.
Texas Quick Facts
None Income Tax Rate
1.40% Property Tax Rate
$79,721 Median Income
90.8 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Texas inputs: 1,096 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 15.88¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $19.42/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $1.8727/therm (EIA 2025 annual average); water $4.99 per 1,000 gallons and internet $64/month, both from cost-of-living index 90.8; income share on $79,721.

Key State Information

12,547,863 Texas residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 90.8 · median household income $79,721.

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 Texas utility bills

Cooling is Texas's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 2,647 cooling against 1,997 heating degree days. Cooling peaked in Aug 2025, heating in Jan 2026.

Electricity supplied 70.1% of Texas home energy in 2024, natural gas 25%.

Reliant Energy Retail Services sold 11.6% of Texas's 2024 residential electricity, TXU Energy Retail Co, LLC 11.3%.

Texas degree days by month
MonthHeatingCooling
Jul 20250555
Aug 20250578
Sep 20250427
Oct 202526277
Nov 2025136102
Dec 202534246
Jan 202650615
Feb 202620050
Mar 202687157
Apr 202646218
May 202617297
Jun 20260515
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What is the average electric bill in Texas?

EIA 2024: $163.72 a month (1,096 kWh × 14.94¢). July 2026 price 15.88¢: $174.

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