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Good morning.  Can I ask how much is your monthly electric bill (family of 4) in south Florida.Good morning. Can I ask how much is your monthly electric bill (family of 4) in south Florida. Just bought a house and was curious if my electric bill was high or about average. Has your bill gone up significantly with this quarantine? Thank you.  

Answer 1

I live in SWFL and mine is 140. Keep my house at 73 and have people home due to quarentine. Its about normal for us during this time of year

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100-150 ish here in Mt. Hasn't changed with the quarantine. Electric is cheaper for me in the winter because we have gas heat. Summer electric goes way up due to AC.  

Answer 3

Polk county we live in a mobile home 3/3 1700sqft with an RV attached running 24/7 (my parents live there) and our bill was $230 in the summer. When it’s just us 4 it’s ~$120

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Our house is all electric & hubby keeps it colder than the average house. On levelized billing it runs about $275 per month in Southeast Louisiana.  

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Ours runs anywhere from $100-$140 a month. We do levelized billing. Our house is about 2200 SF, older, not the best insulated. We live in Louisiana; so we are constantly running the AC!  

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I’m in central FL and my electric & water (they’re combined) is $250-275 during the summer, with pool pump running 8hrs a day. It’s $175-200 during the winter. We are home a lot normally because we homeschool.  

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$73 a month (2 people, 4 dogs, in Kansas and I do not do heat so we keep the air pretty low). We do the equal/level pay thing with our electric company so it never really varies. Our heat is gas but everything else is electric. Our house is one story about 1450sq ft- getting extra insulation in our attic and a new hvac system a few years ago has made a decent difference.  

Answer 8

$100/mo in the summer $250/mo in the winter

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Upstate NY and budgeted out at $234/month.  

Answer 10

125-275 depending on the season in a 2 story house with 3-4 people.  

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SE Florida and it doubles April through October because it’s warmer. We are all electric in a 4k square foot single story with pool. It’s about $275 now, 4 people

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In Michigan we average $150/mo in the winter and $70/summer.  

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West Palm Beach here ‍♀️ ours is about 100-120 a month for our 1700 sq ft townhouse. That’s with me being a STAHM and someone always being home. Although it is new construction so I think the new insulation and new ac have a big part in that. Our old house was half the size, ac always set hotter and ran about 150-200 a month.  

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@pommard9414 we do have an older house

Answer 14

I’m in NE Fla and family of four and our electric bill stays between $125-$220 depending on time of year. And I keep AC on 73-74 during day and turn it down to 72 at night. (We live in a 3bd/2bath)

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Central MS and our bill actually went down, but I think that’s because I’m being fanatical about it.  

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I'm in SWFL (Miami/Ft. Laud). My parents house (whom I live with, plus 2 sisters and a baby) oscillates between $135-$185. It's a 2-story house with 2 central AC units. Our AC is not on autorun. Most of the time its kept off because we like windows open due to nice breezes coming thru to air out the house (plus we are from Caribbean, used to heat). We only keep AC on constantly when we have guests staying over, and only then we see it go up to $215ish.  

Answer 17

Wow I am way over what most of you pay. I’ve only been living in my current home for 5 months and the bill has been consistently going up. Not sure why.  

Answer 18

Encino, Ca we average $1200 a month. Las Vegas, NV, 200 sq feet less, we average $600 a month. Location plays a huge role in rates and weather for usage.  

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Suburbs of Chicago 1500 sq feet family of 4. $80. But we natural gas bills for heat

Answer 20

Oh boy I really need to find a way to lower my light bill. I’m over 300 for this month. It is an older home so maybe that’s what’s going on. Tips of lowering light bill.  

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@antefix7784 Not knowing you’re circumstances, I’d check your AC unit. My home is all electric. My first month the bill was almost $500 when I used to pay less than $200. Come to find out, the heat pump compressor went out. Fast forward a year and my bill started to steadily go up again. My home is about 26 years old. Had an HVAC guy come out again and determined that not only did one of the power strips go bad but we had a loose wiring connection in the unit itself. This caused the ac/heat to run unnecessarily which resulted in a higher bill. I should mention, I work from home and live in SW MO, so lights and computers are always on. This may not be the cause of your bill increasing, but it’s a start ‍♀️. Good luck. I hope you’re able to determine the issue.  

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@bertrand10 I think you are so right. I didn’t realize our electric bill breaks down our bill and a lot went to the ac.  

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@antefix7784 That’s great they break it down for you! Mine does not, it just shows me the total usage, so it’s a guessing game. Lol Hopefully it’s a minor issue that can easily be remedied.  

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@antefix7784 Check with your power company (FPL or whoever the regional utilities is). They will usually do a free home audit to determine where you might need to make improvements to save. Also, some have programs where they will give you a grant towards energy efficient ac units.  

Answer 21

I miss FPL prices! Used to be $45/month for my Pompano condo, A/C running round the clock. Moved to a house in Hawaii, no A/C, $300/month.  

Answer 22

We live in Arizona and our bill is $150-$200/month in the winter and up to $350/month in the summer. We have a pool and hubby works from home a lot.  

Answer 23

North Florida and our ranges from $50 to $90 in the summer. 1800 sq ft seems to be the same with quarantine and we have a 3 year old that leaves all the lights on

Answer 24

Currently it’s $81 (lowest it’s ever been) usually its no higher then 230

Answer 25

$116 (Arizona) but I have budget billing.  

Answer 26

Broward here, mine is about $80 a month for a 2/1 apartment.  

Answer 27

KS here but my electric in the winter is about 80 and my gas is around 120. In the summer my electric is 100ish and my gas is 20ish. Varies due to the Temps. Also have central air and heating. But my heat is gas.  

Answer 28

North Florida $150/month.  

Answer 29

Here in Bako California I pay during warmer months 300-400 month for household of 7 but that is with the CARE/ Medical discount. So I didn’t have the discount probably 500-600 a month maybe more.  

Answer 30

Mine is 30-40 during non summer months. it’s been 55 last 2 months (I think from working at home) and us being here literally all the time. In the summer it runs 90-110ish when I run the air.  

Answer 31

Florida here too, last month was $250  

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My bill last month was $340 and it was just my husband and I in the house :-(

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South Florida (Homestead) and my most current bill is close to $500 ‍♀️ It also includes water, sewage, and trash removal.  

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We are in SWFL in North Port near Sarasota and ours is about $130 right now

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South Florida here too. FPL has an option to budget bill. They average out the past 12 months so your bill stays close to the same every month. Mine is ALWAYS around $300. 4/3 1800 sq ft with 5 people. My water and electric usage have gone way up since we are all mostly working remotely now.  

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@twenty100 oh wow I didn’t know about that service. I’ll have to look into it.  

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@antefix7784 definitely give them a call.  

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@antefix7784 we live in AZ and this service saves us! Budgeting is so much easier to pay the same amount each month. I’m sure our bill would be outrageous otherwise.  

Answer 35

South Florida Miami area 270 but in the summer we can go up to 400. We don’t have a pool so that keeps our bill lower

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Baltimore MD, $1400 sq ft, about $250 in the winter and $100-$120 in summer

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Miami - my bill is usually around $250 for 2200 sf. We just bought a new A/C (inside and outside unit). I’m hoping to see a difference next month.  

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I live in Jax. Family of 4. In a 1949 bungalow with older windows. $150 high end and around $110-100 on the low end. That’s including water.  

Answer 39

Central Florida. $172 this month. Usually around $140 /150 so it’s up because my dang husband and kids are messing with the AC constantly -. - 3/3 townhouse.  

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$240 this month

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About $215 a month for a single family home/family of 4.  

Answer 42

I'm in Ontario Canada, usually it's around $75, but now since everyone is home, it's closer to $125-$130, and that's off peak charges. It goes back to regular peak staring may 7th, we are a household of 8!  

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Miami , fl 5 bed / 4 baths in the summer anywhere from 380 to 500 dollars a month. Any other time anywhere from $150 to $300.  

Answer 44

Central WA 205/month on a budget plan that averages useage for the previous year

Answer 45

I'm in dublin I pay €106 per month

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Central Florida near $350-400 have 3595 sqft new construction like 6 month old house. We’re waiting to have our solar installed.  

Answer 47

200. 00 I got a ego bee thermostat and my bill went down 200. 00 a month

Answer 48

Indiana we pay $250 to $300 but we have 5000 sq feet

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Arkansas. In the 8 months I’ve lived here my highest has been $120. 2 bed, 2 bath 1000 square foot apartment.  

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Ohio - I budget $550/ mo. family of 5, but this is our only utility. well for water, geothermal heat/air conditioning

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Texas, keep it between 76-78 around 70 in winter/spring and 120 summer months. 4 bedroom 2 bath. 2200 sqft

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$75-100 during winter. $100-$160 in the summer.  

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South Florida here: around $215-$230 a month with FPL. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.  

Answer 54

I love this post. It's always interesting to see what other's pay in other places. We live in the Pacific Northwest and pay more in the winter, where it's dark 15 hours a day and cold. We also do not need air conditioning in the Spring or Summer. :) Our house is currently heated by pellet stove. We've used oil, propane, wood, and electricity in the pass. We now use electric for lights and washing/drying clothes and still pay over $100 a month during the Winter. It will drop to about $75 when we have 15 hours of light in the middle of Summer. :)

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@aid39981 it really is interesting to see the difference. I’m so glad I asked because I realized I am way overpaying.  

Answer 55

I’m in north Texas. We opt for average billing. My husband is a carpenter so we constantly have over usage. We average $179 a month for 2 people and 2000 sq ft.  

Answer 56

In NC we pay around $140ish a month. House is around 1200 sq. ft

Answer 57

Im in Ruskin Fl and winter months $70ish summer the highest is $160-$170 1, 800 sq 4 bedroom home

Answer 58

In north port Fl. 1400 sq ft. 3/2. -$80 ish during the winter and $120-150 during the summer and we keep our air at 72 all year year. Family of 4.  

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@koval I’m in north port also! Tbm neighbors!  

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IL, fam of 3, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors on one side, we pay $70-$120/month.  

Answer 60

We average $250 a month but during summer and winter we go up to $350. Family of 5 and window ac and electric heater 24/7.  

Answer 61

Florida here too. During cooler months it was mid $200 but now that it’s heating up it’s up to upper $300. Usually in August around $500. Just hubs and me but we need new windows and insulation.  

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Our house is a two story new construction 2400 sq ft house in Parrish, FL. Which is just south of Tampa, north of Sarasota. We pay about $100/month, but we paid a few hundred to tint some of the windows, specifically the ones that the sun beams in when it rises and sets. Without the tint, our bill was well over $150+/month.  

Answer 63

Our house is almost 2, 000 sq ft., and 5 people and 2 stories. Right now our bill is averaging $120. We're in Tennessee

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I live in SWFL, electric bill is $120-$125. Family of 2, 1500 Sq Ft home.  

Answer 65

Live in SWFL a family of 3, 85 to 90 a month for a 1, 180 sq feet house

Answer 66

I live in Arkansas where it's hot and humid. In the winter I keep the thermostat at 60 and in the summer I keep it at 72. We live in a 2000 SQ foot home and our power bill averages about $150/mo. We don't do level billing. It's become a challenge to see how low I can get it. We haven't turned the air on yet and turned the heat off in mud March. Our last 2 bills have been around $108. Our bill also includes water and trash.  

Answer 67

In the winter it is usually between $60-70; summer the highest last year was $142. 02. We keep our air at 81 though.  

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3000+ sq foot house. $250 a month.  

Answer 69

Northern California, I am now paying 80 to 90 in the winter and I don’t use my electric heater, I use a kerosene Toyotomi Heater and I have propane for the water heater and cooking. The summers are now 290 to 360 a month and I have my thermostat at 78. I say now because before all the fires here in Shasta County, I was paying 40 to 60 in the winter and 150 to 250 in the summer with a pool and air. We are now paying for PG&E’s failure to keep their equipment maintained. I have no idea what it will cost this year as I’m sure they will be raising my rates again. I need to get solar panels and a back up generator as we will now be having our power turned off during high fire danger which is when the wind blows too hard!  

Answer 70

It depends on the size of your home, I’m a little over a $100

Answer 71

1200 sq ft, family of 4, $150, brand new ac (but old windows)

Answer 72

I'm in Utah and we pay between $80-130 for 2300 finished sqft.  

Answer 73

Mine is around 150 during summer and 400 during winter. Old mill home but were installing new windows next week so hopefully that will help

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I’m in central Florida and I’m on a budget billing program. I’m normally around the $200 area.  

Answer 75

$150-$200 all appliances are electric.  

Answer 76

Pa- $260, family of 5. Gas & Electric

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TX- $100 Electric and water, family of 4

Answer 78

I send $130 every month of the year. It covers higher bills in the winter and in the lower months, it simply goes into the account as credit. I have done this for decades. I think you can ask the company what the average bill has been for that address, then you can pay that amount.  

Answer 79

$250 a month