Utility rates in Madison vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Madison
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Madison heats its homes
64% natural gas · 32% electricity · 4% other fuels
Electric rates in Madison
Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 19.7¢ per kWh.
Providers include Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, City of Stoughton - (WI), Madison Gas & Electric Co, Rock Energy Cooperative, Sun Prairie Utilities, Village of Mt. Horeb - (WI), Village of Waunakee - (WI), Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co.
This is 9% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Madison
Madison has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 9 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 46 providers
Sewer 2 providers
Trash & Recycling 1 provider
Internet 13 providers
Business Internet 3 providers
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in Madison, WI
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.