LA & the Valleys
Burbank utility bills in 2026
That's about $6,755 a year for electricity, water, gas, sewer and trash: roughly $639 in a summer month and $487 in winter. Electricity is the biggest piece at $303 a month. The same house in nearby North Hollywood would cost about $133 a month more.
Medium confidence. Built mostly from official rate schedules; at least one service uses an older or partly confirmed rate.
Estimated bills by household
| Household | Average month | Summer month | Winter month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment700 sq ft · 1 person · sewer & trash in rent | $196 | $195 | $197 | $2,352 |
| 2-bed apartment1,000 sq ft · 2 people · sewer & trash in rent | $327 | $370 | $284 | $3,921 |
| 3-bed house1,600 sq ft · 3 people | $563 | $639 | $487 | $6,755 |
| House + ADU1,600 + 600 sq ft · 5 people · shared meters | $811 | $885 | $738 | $9,735 |
| 4-bed with pool2,600 sq ft · 4 people | $970 | $1,131 | $809 | $11,643 |
Summer is June to September; the average month is halfway between summer and winter. No solar. Apartment rows assume sewer and trash are included in rent, which is common in LA & the Valleys.
Where the money goes
Typical 3-bed house, 1,600 sq ft, 3 people, central AC, gas heat, small yard.
| Service | Average month | Provider | Rate basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | $303 | Burbank Water & Power | high Jan 2026 · sourceBWP residential basic rate (energy + ECAC), plus 7% in-lieu transfer and 7% utility users tax |
| Water | $73 | Burbank Water & Power | medium Jan 2026 · sourceBWP water rate tables (approved 14% increase, Jan 2026), ≤1-inch meter |
| Gas | $112 | SoCalGas | medium SoCalGas residential rate, 2026 average price per therm plus monthly customer charge |
| Sewer | $32 | City of Burbank | high FY 2026–27 · sourceBurbank Citywide Fee Schedule, single-family sewer service charge |
| Trash | $42 | City of Burbank | high 2026 · sourceBurbank fee schedule, 64-gallon trash cart bundle ($45.66 from Jan 2027) |
How Burbank compares nearby
| Same 3-bed house in | Average month | Difference | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | $563 | — | medium |
| North Hollywood4 mi away · LADWP | $696 | +$133 | high |
| Los Feliz4 mi away · LADWP | $677 | +$114 | high |
| Glendale4 mi away · Glendale Water & Power | $617 | +$54 | low |
| Studio City5 mi away · LADWP | $689 | +$126 | high |
| Hollywood6 mi away · LADWP | $677 | +$114 | high |
| Silver Lake7 mi away · LADWP | $677 | +$114 | high |
Burbank ranks 1 of 23 (cheapest first) among the LA & the Valleys places BillSwap covers. See every city.
Climate and usage
The average July high in Burbank is about 95°F, so summer air conditioning drives the electric bill. For the typical 3-bed house we model about 1,374 kWh of electricity in a summer month vs 582 in winter, and about 8,300 gallons of water a month in summer vs 6,500 in winter. Appliances and occupants are the same in every city; heating, cooling and yard watering follow the local climate.
Good to know
Approved for Jan 1, 2027: electric +9.9% and water +14% on average. Trash bundle rises to $45.66.
Ways to lower your bill in Burbank
Discount programs for Burbank Water & Power customers and SoCalGas (CARE applies to gas too). Programs and income limits change; confirm with the provider. More savings tips.
- Burbank Water and Power LifelineBWP lists a reduced electric rate for income-qualified customers (about 45% off, according to BWP’s program page), plus exemption from the monthly customer charge and utility users tax. Recertify every two years.
- CARE gas discountYour electric utility runs its own programs, but if your gas comes from SoCalGas or SDG&E, CARE takes 20% off the gas bill. 2026–27 income limits: $43,280 for 1–2 people, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4.
- LIHEAP (federal energy bill help)A one-time payment toward heating or cooling bills, or emergency help if you face a shutoff, plus free weatherization. 2026 monthly income limits start at $3,332 for 1 person and $6,407 for 4. Apply through your local agency, found on the state CSD site.
- 211 LAFree referral line (dial 2-1-1) that finds local utility discounts and bill-payment help, including city programs not listed here.
How these estimates work
BillSwap models one household's monthly use (kWh of electricity, gallons of water, therms of gas) from its size, occupants and climate, then runs it through each utility's published rate schedule: tiers, fixed monthly charges and, where known, local utility taxes. Sewer and trash use each city's charge. Nothing here comes from a real bill, so your actual bill will differ with your habits, appliances and exact address. Describe your own household for a closer estimate.
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