How much would an electricity bill cost for a family of 5?

Answer 1

To give an average without having lived there or having some documented history of power usage would be almost impossible. Even though you specified all electric, it would depend on how you use your appliances and how often. I will say though, that in many climates in the U.S. the HVAC system is 50 percent or more of the electric bill. So a large part of the average would be how often your AC or heat is running. To answer this for yourself, you'd have to do some math, and guess how often you would be using your appliances. You are billed by kilowatt-hour, and that is using 1000 watts for one hour. Example: A 100 watt light bulb is on 8 hours a day at night. This uses 100 watts per hour for 8 hours, which is the same as 800 watts for one hour, or 0.8 kilowatt-hours. This light will cost you about 24 kWh per month, at your electricity rate (check with the company for rates). If you don't know your rate you can estimate at 7 cents per kWh until you find out the rate. TIP: To determine power usage of appliances, look at the nameplate for watts or amps. ( The nameplate is where the serial number is) To change amps to watts, multiply the amps by the voltage used (either 120 or 240).

Answer 2

There are a lot of variables involved in this question like square footage, time of year, energy consumption of the inhabitants, what temperature you keep the house, whether you have gas appliances or all electric ones, etc.

However, looking online at people who were trying to make decisions about 5 bedroom roommate situations, it seems to vary from about $150/month on the very low side, when you don't need to heat or cool, to $550/month in the summer when the air conditioning is on.

Answer 3

The cost of an electricity bill for a family of 5 can vary widely depending on factors such as the family's location, size of their home, energy usage habits, and the local utility rates. On average, a family of 5 in the United States might expect to pay somewhere between $100 to $300 per month for electricity. To get a more accurate estimate, it would be best to review the family's past utility bills or use an online calculator provided by the utility company.

Answer 4

It depends on how much electricity you use, and who your supplier is.

Answer 5

It costs 75.95 but if you know how to limit your electric supply it'll be cheaper then that...............

Answer 6

around $250