Rates by state / Washington / City of Tacoma - (WA)
Municipal · 177,554 residential customers
City of Tacoma - (WA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 11.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 19% below the Washington average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
11.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$105/mo
At 919 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.9%
5 years: +17.6%
Average rate by year
20209.7¢
20219.9¢
202210.0¢
202310.4¢
202410.8¢
202511.4¢
City of Tacoma - (WA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Tacoma - (WA)'s 2025 average rate of 11.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Tacoma - (WA) | Washington average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $86 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $115 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229 | $282 |
Other utilities in Washington
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 1,104,338 | 17.0¢ |
| City of Seattle - (WA) | 472,309 | 14.7¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County - (WA) | 349,905 | 12.1¢ |
| Avista Corp | 247,159 | 14.2¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County - (WA) | 223,119 | 10.6¢ |
| PacifiCorp | 114,998 | 14.3¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | 50,835 | 9.1¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 48,849 | 9.2¢ |
City of Tacoma - (WA): common questions
- How much does City of Tacoma - (WA) charge per kWh?
- City of Tacoma - (WA) residential customers paid an average of 11.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Tacoma - (WA) electric bill?
- The average City of Tacoma - (WA) household used 919 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $105 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Tacoma - (WA) cheaper than other utilities in Washington?
- City of Tacoma - (WA)'s average rate is 19% below the Washington average of 14.1¢. 23 of 38 utilities in Washington have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Tacoma - (WA) raise rates?
- City of Tacoma - (WA)'s average residential rate changed +5.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +17.6% since 2020.
- Is my City of Tacoma - (WA) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Washington homes and your rate with City of Tacoma - (WA)'s average.
Got a City of Tacoma - (WA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.