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Community submissions from real homeowners — aggregated and anonymized.
House
Austin, TX
3 BR · 1,500–2,000 sq ft
$160–$290/mo
$178/mo
Apartment
San Antonio, TX
2 BR · 900–1,500 sq ft
$90–$175/mo
$128/mo
Townhouse
New Braunfels, TX
3 BR · 1,200–1,600 sq ft
$130–$240/mo
$182/mo
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Summer avg · range $148–$261/mo
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18 community submissions · 3BR House · SA 78253
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Area avg: $197/mo · model-based
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Based on CPS Energy rates · SAWS water rates · 3BR House
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