Residential electricity prices in 78705 in July 2026 averaged approximately 15.88 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% less than the national average rate of 18.31 ¢/kWh (July 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 78705 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2025 to June 2026 - residential electricity prices in 78705 increased approximately 4%, from 15.26 ¢/kWh to 15.94 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 78705 in July 2026 averaged 34.30 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 30% more than the national average rate of 26.45 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Austin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 78705 (Austin, TX) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Austin (Texas) increased approximately 6%, from 30.12 $/Mcf (June 2025) to 31.89 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Austin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Austin levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 78705 is associated with the city of Austin, TX in Travis County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 78705, or for other information related to utilities in Texas, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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