Though water is one of the natural resources found on Earth, when it comes into your home you have to pay for it. And that cost keeps going up.<\/p>
The average U.S. family of four pays $78 for water in a month, based on each person using the national average of 100 gallons per day. That amount is based on our research and a March 2025 Bank of America Institute report<\/a> that found the cost of water increased 7.1% from March 2024.<\/p> What you or your family pays for water goes up or down depending on your location and your usage, with families that use 50% more water than average spending about $123 a month and families that use 50% less water than average spending about $39 a month. <\/p> If you use a lot of water on your grass, have a pool, or have more than four people living in your home, your monthly bill will likely be quite higher than the average.<\/p> As mentioned, the biggest factors determining the average water bill in the U.S. is your location and your usage. You can\u2019t do much about your location, unless you move. But you can lower your water bill by dialing down how much water you use.<\/p>