State Utility Overview • 1 Cities Indexed

Minnesota Utility Costs & Rates (2026)

Compare official residential water, electricity, natural gas, and municipal trash rates across top Minnesota metropolitan areas.

State Avg Monthly Bill
$340/mo
Avg Electric Rate
$0.145/kWh
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Minneapolis (MN) Monthly Utility Bill Calculator

Simulate itemized municipal charges based on occupants, square footage, and NOAA temperature peaks.

1,800 sq ft
Presets:
Summer Peak: +28% AC Surge
Heating System
Broadband Average 500+ Mbps residential plan
Total Estimated Cost Calculating...
$340 / month
Annual projected spend: $4,080 vs US Avg
Electricity 1,020 kWh
$0
City Water 5,850 gal
$0
Natural Gas 24 Therms
$0
Sewer & Stormwater Fixed + Volumetric
$0
Trash & Recycling Curbside Cart
$0
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Minnesota Cities Utility Cost Directory

Select your target city to view itemized water tier schedules, electricity providers, and relocation setup instructions.

Hennepin County ~$340/mo

Minneapolis

Electric Rate: $0.145 / kWh
Primary Power: Xcel Energy Minnesota
Water Base Fee: $12.00/mo
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Federal Tax Credit
30% Off

Direct dollar-for-dollar credit against your federal income tax.

Avg Annual Offset
$1,850+

Typical annual electric bill reduction across MN homes.

Installer Bids
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Official Municipal Filings

Tariff data is sourced directly from city council utility rate resolutions, Public Utility Commission (PUC) filings, and retail provider dockets.

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Federal Energy Benchmarks

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-861M residential sales data is leveraged to calibrate regional seasonal consumption models.

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USGS & NOAA Climate Standards

Water and sewer discharge volume models use USGS per capita metrics; HVAC load draws from NOAA Cooling & Heating Degree Day (CDD/HDD) indexes.

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Est. Monthly Bill
$335/mo