City of Seattle Electricity Rates
City of Seattle residential customers pay an average of 14.1¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $84.68 per month — 18% above the Washington state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
14.1¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$84.68
per month, residential
+18%
11.9¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Seattle bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Seattle's effective 14.1¢/kWh rate vs the Washington average of 11.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Seattle | WA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.45 | $59.50 |
| 750 kWh | $105.68 | $89.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.90 | $119.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $176.13 | $148.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.35 | $178.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.80 | $238.00 |
EV charging cost on City of Seattle
Rate is pre-filled to City of Seattle's 14.1¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Frequently asked questions
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Think your City of Seattle bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.