NH Utility Bills Among Nation's Highest: Report

New Hampshire residents have some of the the highest utility bills in the U.S., dishing out an average of $477 per month for gas, electricity and related costs, according to a new report from Move.org. All six New England states ranked in the T0p 10 nationwide.

Move.org broke down each state’s utility costs, including 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, the Granite State ranked No. 6 nationally, with average monthly costs for:

Electricity: $169.35 (8th in the country)

Natural Gas: $107.67 (20th)

Internet (60 Mbps): $60 (27th)

Cable: $100 (national average): $100

Water: $40 (national average) $40

Total Cost: $477.02

Below are the 10 most expensive state for utilities, according to the report:

1. Hawaii
2. Alaska
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
5. New York
6. New Hampshire
7. South Carolina
8. Massachusetts
9. Vermont
10. Maine

You can read the full report and the methodology behind it here.

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