It s pretty much desert land.
It might be extremely cold and wet this winter since its going to be El Nino season.I pay about $30 every month for utilities. Just try to conserve when not in use. Try to sleep with a lot of blankets since cold wind is going to come from the foothills.
Your best chance is to live on campus.You can easily spend $200 per month in electricity in summer. It s hot out there. Winters are cool, but not as cold as Victorville. Figure $60 for gas in the winter.