Most people have them added to their mortgage so the payment is included in your monthly bill. The county also adds a few charges for schools and other services. Utilities are quite low for this house, domes are very energy efficient. The whole house is electric except for a Monitor heater which uses kerosene.
Television requires either cable service or a dish to be received.
General Cost of Living is moderate in Mt. Shasta by California standards. I can not speak for other states. Dunsmuir, McCloud, Weed and other little cities are close by. The Mt. Shasta area is well known for clean air, pure water and natural resources of pristine beauty. It is an enchanted wonderland in any season.