Utility rates in Montecito vs. US average
↑ 96% above US average (16.5¢)
Typical monthly utility bills in Montecito
Electricity$150-$199 (32.3¢–32.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$83/month
How Montecito heats its homes
76% natural gas · 21% electricity · 3% other fuels
Electric rates in Montecito
Residential rates range from 32.3¢ to 32.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co.
This is 96% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Montecito
Montecito has strong broadband coverage.
Astound Broadband
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Frontier
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
GeoLinks
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 2 providers
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Southern California Edison Co
Natural Gas 1 provider
Southern California Gas Company
Water 63 providers
ALEGRIA DOMESTIC MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VSFB
BOBCAT SPRINGS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
CASMALIA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY
CITY OF BUELLTON WATER DIVISION
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
EAST VALLEY FARMS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
EL CAPITAN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
ELLWOOD MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
FOSTER ROAD MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - LAKE MARIE
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - ORCUTT
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - TANGLEWOOD
GUADALUPE WATER DEPARTMENT
JONATA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
LA CUMBRE MUTUAL WATER CO
LAS POSITAS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
LINGATE LANE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
LOMPOC-CITY WATER UTILITY DIV
LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
MEADOWLARK RANCHES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
MESA HILLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
ROLLING HILLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
SAINT MARIE MOBILE HOME PARK
SAN AUGUSTINE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
SAN MARCOS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
SAN VICENTE WATER COMPANY
SANTA ANITA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
SANTA YNEZ RANCHO ESTATES
SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONS. DIST. ID#1
SANTA YNEZ ROBLAR MOBILE HOME PARK
VANDENBERG VILLAGE COMM. SERV. DIST.
VIEJA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
VISTA HILLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
Internet 8 providers
Astound Broadband
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 5,000 Mbps
GeoLinks
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
ZIP codes in Montecito, CA
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: May 2026.
