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Here’s How Much NC Utility Bills Are Costing You: Report
A new report from Move.org finds which states pay the most and the least for utilities. Here's how much North Carolina pays.

NORTH CAROLINA — Residents of Hawaii have the highest utility bill in the country, dishing out an average of $730 per month, according to a new report from Move.org.
Move.org broke down each state’s utility costs, covering electricity, natural gas, internet, cable and water. For electricity, natural gas and internet costs, the publication took into account state costs. For cable and water, where no state-by-state information was available, Move.org relied on national averages.
According to the report, North Carolina was ranked as the No. 25 most expensive state for utilities.
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Here’s Move.org’s breakdown of the average cost of utilities in North Carolina:
Electricity: $102.53
Natural Gas: $119.11
Internet (60 Mbps): $56.27
Cable: $100 (national average): $100
Water: $40 (national average): $40
Total Cost: 417.91
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Below are the 10 most expensive state for utilities, according to the report:
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Hampshire
- South Carolina
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- Maine
You can read the full report and the methodology behind it here.
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