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2009 utility costs

January 8th, 2010 at 04:29 pm

I kept a tally on our household utility costs for 2009:

Electric = 1,587
Cable TV/Internet = 824
Cell phone (3 basic lines, no texting or other frills) = 974
Water (on a well system) = 320
Propane (for heat only) = 975

Total for 2009 = 4,680

We are a family of 4 in a newer 2600 sq ft home. I don't have anything to compare this total to as I haven't gone back to see how much we paid out in past years... but thought I would ask if anybody out there knows if this looks reasonable or is it way out of line? I do realize that costs would vary upon where you live, etc...

4 Responses to “2009 utility costs”

  1. monkeymama Says:
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    We are at about $4k for 4 in a same size house. Our electricity/gas costs are only about $900 for the year (mild climate), but our water cost is insane ($1k). Our cell is a lot cheaper (2 lines) but we have a land line and fiber optic internet, etc.

  2. frugalgal Says:
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    I don't know about propane (I don't have that), but the electric, cable and cell phone seem pretty good. I too live in the southeast, and my family of 4 is currently in a fairly small 950 sq ft house and our power bill in the winter months is around $350/mo (and the thermostat is only in the low 60's- very uncomfortable). It's an old house and the heat just seeps out...Our water bill used to about $175 every 2 months, but now has gone up to $250 and I'm not sure why- we haven't found any leaks. I think you're figures are pretty good for your square footage etc...

  3. shiela Says:
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    I like thi idea, I might look at my total just to compare if you don't mine Smile

  4. fern Says:
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    I'm one person living in a 1650 sf old house.

    Electric: $770 (not used for heat)
    Cable TV/Internet AND phone: $914
    Water: $172
    Oil heat: $927

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