City of Tacoma Electricity Rates
City of Tacoma residential customers pay an average of 10.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $98.06 per month — 9% below the Washington state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
10.8¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$98.06
per month, residential
Vs WA average
-9%
11.9¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Tacoma bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Tacoma's effective 10.8¢/kWh rate vs the Washington average of 11.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Tacoma | WA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.05 | $59.50 |
| 750 kWh | $81.08 | $89.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.10 | $119.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $135.13 | $148.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $162.15 | $178.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $216.20 | $238.00 |
EV charging cost on City of Tacoma
Rate is pre-filled to City of Tacoma's 10.8¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
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Frequently asked questions
City of Tacoma's average residential rate is 10.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
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Think your City of Tacoma 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.