Alabama, Tennessee among most expensive states for monthly utility bills

(WKRN/WHNT) — Spring is well underway, and that means moving season is, too.

Many factors are considered before choosing where to live, and the cost of utilities is high on the list.

Move.org has conducted research that ranks each state on average from having the least expensive to the most expensive utility bills including electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, trash, internet, phone, and streaming services.

Alabama comes in at No. 3 on the list of states with the most expensive utility costs. The average monthly cost of utilities reported in the study for Ala. comes out to $439.16.

Here’s the breakdown of the average cost of each monthly bill in the Yellowhammer State by Move.org

Electricity: $143.95
Natural gas $78.83
Water: $45.44
Sewer: $66.20
Streaming services: $44.75
Internet: $59.99
Phone: $114

Tennessee comes in at No. 16 as one of the most expensive with monthly utility costs of about $406.52, according to the report.

Here’s the breakdown of the average cost of each monthly bill in the Volunteer State by Move.org:

Electricity: $125.70
Natural gas $61.69
Water: $45.44
Sewer: $66.20
Streaming services: $47.50
Internet: $59.99
Phone: $114

Also in the report, Hawaii ranked No. 1 for the most expensive state with a cost of $611.87 on average. Utah was ranked No. 1 for least expensive state with an average cost of $344.93 for utilities.

Here’s a closer look at the national monthly average cost of utility bills by Move.org: