In some of the moister parts of the Sonoran Desert, such as areas around Tucson that annually receive an average of ten inches (250 mm) or more precipitation, argillic horizons of some soils may be more than one and one-half feet (H m) thick and parts may contain more than fifty percent clay.
Now letâs add âem all up: $50 for utilities, $17 for renterâs insurance, $70 for cable and Internet plus $50 for your cell phone, and youâre looking at $187 a month. We had budgeted $211, so that leaves you a $24 cushion for those months in which costs may vary.
Month-to-month fees vary by usage and season. However, in 2011, Americans are paying roughly 2 percent more per month on utilities compared to the same time in 2010. Hereâs how it breaks down in your state. 1  Average monthly utility bill in the U.S.: $163. 2  Alabama: $195. 3  Alaska: $133. 4  Arizona: $150. 5  Arkansas: $94.