Utility rates in New York vs. US average
↑ 64% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 11% above NY state average (24.4¢)
Typical monthly utility bills in New York
Electricity$100-$149 (22.3¢–31.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$60/month
How New York heats its homes
65% natural gas · 17% electricity · 18% other fuels
Electric rates in New York
Residential rates range from 22.3¢ to 31.6¢ per kWh.
New York is served by Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, a investor owned utility.
This is 64% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Note: New York has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.
Internet providers in New York
New York has strong broadband coverage.
FirstLight Fiber
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Pilot Fiber
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Stealth Communications
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Cogent Communication
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 1 provider
Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc
Sewer 29 providers
New York (C) - 26th. Ward WPCP
New York (C) - Bowery Bay WPCP
New York (C) - Coney Island WPCP
New York (C) - Hunts Point WPCP
New York (C) - Jamaica WPCP
New York (C) - Newtown Creek WPCP
New York (C) - North River WPCP
New York (C) - Oakwood Beach WPCP
New York (C) - Owls Head WPCP
New York (C) - Port Richmond WPCP
New York (C) - Red Hook WPCP
New York (C) - Rockaway WPCP
New York (C) - Tallman Island WPCP
New York (C) - Wards Island WPCP
NYCDEP - CONEY ISLAND WRRF
NYCDEP - HUNT'S POINT WRRF
NYCDEP - NEWTOWN CREEK WRRF
NYCDEP - NORTH RIVER WPCP
NYCDEP - OAKWOOD BEACH WPCP
NYCDEP - PORT RICHMOND WPCF
NYCDEP - TALLMAN ISLAND WPCP
NYCDEP - WARD'S ISLAND WRRF
Trash & Recycling 2 providers
NYC Dept of Sanitation (DSNY)
Internet 24 providers
Allied Telecom Group LLC
Fiber up to 50 Mbps
Astound Broadband
Cable / Fiber up to 1,500 Mbps
AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cogent Communication
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
FirstLight Fiber
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
Fusion
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Nuvisions
DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Optical Communications Group Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
Pilot Fiber
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
ResiBridge LLC
Fiber up to 300 Mbps
Rozint LLC
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Skywire Networks
Fixed Wireless up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Starry Inc
Fixed Wireless up to 800 Mbps
Stealth Communications
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Telefonica
Fiber up to 10 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 400 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Xtel Communications
Fiber up to 100 Mbps
Business Internet 2 providers
These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.
ZIP codes in New York, NY
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.
