Alberta Municipal Residential Utility Rate Comparison
Provides a comparative analysis of residential utility rates across various municipalities in Alberta, including detailed monthly and yearly costs for water usage, along with fixed charges. It includes an introduction, a full data set, and an example of usage from the Town of Stettler.
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Dozens of Alberta municipalities are compared here on residential utility rates, including water, sanitary sewer, waste, and additional related charges.
In the "Introduction" tab, the mean monthly cost for a typical user across all municipalities is $109.19, amounting to $1,310.24 annually. The median monthly cost is slightly higher at $109.40, or $1,312.80 per year. For specific municipalities, Acme charges $100.50 monthly, translating to $1,206.00 yearly, while Airdrie's rates are significantly higher at $141.24 per month, totaling $1,694.87 annually. This tab also notes that the mean population for these municipalities is 22,146, with a median population of 2,115.
Moving to the "Residential comparisons" tab, the mean monthly cost rises to $112.11, with an annual total of $1,345.38. The median here is $111.71 per month, or $1,340.57 per year. Acme again appears with a monthly charge of $107.00 and an annual total of $1,284.00. In contrast, Airdrie's monthly charge is $137.37, leading to an annual cost of $1,648.44. Notably, Alix has a high monthly cost of $151.95, which amounts to $1,823.40 annually, while Alliance offers a lower monthly rate of $135.00, totaling $1,620.00 per year.
In the "Residential comparisons for Stettler" tab, the mean monthly cost is reported at $118.49, with an annual total of $1,421.86. The median monthly cost is $118.50, translating to $1,422.00 per year. For example, Bonnyville charges $58.00 monthly, resulting in an annual cost of $696.00, while Delburne's rates are $76.51 per month, or $918.12 annually. Stettler's own utility rates are $107.70 per month, amounting to $1,292.45 per year, which is competitive compared to nearby municipalities like Slave Lake, which charges $108.13 monthly, totaling $1,297.56 annually.
The "Stettler charted comparisons" tab provides a breakdown of costs across various categories. The mean total cost is $1,421.86, with administrative fees averaging $4.76, water charges at $53.44, and sanitary sewer fees at $37.49. For instance, Bonnyville's total cost is $696.00, with administrative fees of $2.00 and water charges of $35.02. In contrast, Blackfalds has a total cost of $1,672.44, including $57.81 for water and $30.91 for waste. Bashaw's total reaches $1,700.10, with $81.25 for water and $40.63 for sanitary services.