FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Utility bills across the Midwest remain mixed in 2025, with Ohio residents paying above the national average, Indiana landing near the middle of the pack, and Michigan ranking among the least expensive states for monthly utility costs.

Ohio

Ohio households pay an average of $598 per month for utilities, according to 2025 data. That’s slightly below the national average of $611, but still consumes a larger share of income than in many states.

• Median monthly income: $6,710

• Percent of income spent on utilities: 8.91%

• National rank: 11th most expensive by total cost

Ohio is also one of 13 states where residents spend a higher-than-average share of income on utilities, reflecting relatively moderate incomes compared to energy and infrastructure costs.

Indiana

Indiana residents see lower utility costs than Ohio but still hover near the national middle.

• Average monthly utility cost: $537

• Median monthly income: $6,392

• Percent of income spent on utilities: 8.41%

• National rank: 23rd

Indiana’s utility burden is below the U.S. average in both total cost and income share, making it one of the more affordable Midwestern states for household utilities.

Michigan

Michigan stands out as one of the most affordable states in the region when it comes to utilities.

• Average monthly utility cost: $482

• Median monthly income: $6,621

• Percent of income spent on utilities: 7.28%

• National rank: 41st

Michigan’s utility costs are well below the national average and among the lowest in the Midwest, helped by comparatively lower water, sewer, and electricity costs.

Midwest Snapshot

• Most expensive of the three: Ohio

• Most affordable: Michigan

• Closest to national average: Indiana

While utility costs rose nationwide in 2025, Indiana and Michigan remain relatively insulated compared to higher-cost states, while Ohio residents continue to feel a heavier financial squeeze — especially relative to income.