Average Utility Costs in Bellevue, WA

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Bellevue, WA are about $424.07, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$424.07

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-11
  • Electric $131.95 (31%)
  • Water $118.49 (28%)
  • Sewer $141.00 (33%)
  • Trash $32.63 (8%)

Utilities here are about 40% higher than the Washington city average, driven mainly by water.

  • Trash, recycling, and yard/food waste are provided by a private hauler under city contract. Cart size affects your monthly fee.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Base charge
$13.95/mo
Energy rate
$0.1180/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$131.95
pse.com· verified 2026-02-11

PSE Eastside electric; Bellevue Utilities (city) provides water, sewer, and storm. Republic Services handles trash. PSE tiered blocks and Schedule 142 credit; winter and summer rates differ slightly.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Bellevue Utilities
Base charge
$81.59/mo
Volumetric rate
$7.38/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$118.49

Bi-monthly billing. 5/8"–3/4" meter $67.22/2mo ($33.61/mo); Water CRC $47.98/mo. Residential tiered: 0–11 CCF @ $5.27, 11.01–17 @ $6.70, 17.01–45 @ $8.78, over 45 @ $12.55. 1 CCF = 748 gal. At 5,000 gal (6.68 CCF/mo): ~$118/mo.

bellevuewa.gov· verified 2026-02-11

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$141.00

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

Bi-monthly. Base $124.27/2mo; volume 0–50 CCF @ $7.31; Sewer CRC $25.60/mo; billing $8.75/2mo. Storm/surface water charged separately. At ~13 CCF/2mo: ~$141/mo wastewater. Storm charges by impervious area.

bellevuewa.gov· verified 2026-02-11

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$32.63

32-gallon cart weekly $32.63/mo (billed quarterly). Includes unlimited recycling and 96-gal compost. 20-gal $18.54; 45-gal $37.43; 64-gal $43.95; 96-gal $51.37.

republicservices.com· verified 2026-02-11

Total estimated monthly utilities

$424.07

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 31% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.80.
  • Water increases by about $7.38 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in King County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Bellevue (this)$424.07
Seattle$343.76
Kent$315.02
Auburn$300.91
Kirkland$407.13

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FAQ

In Bellevue, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Bellevue – Sewer Rates (2026) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Bellevue is provided by a private hauler (Republic Services) under city contract. Recycling and yard/food waste are typically included; cart size affects your monthly fee. Our estimate uses the standard residential rate.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Washington is a regulated electric state; our estimates use the serving utility's tariff at 1,000 kWh for comparison.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Bellevue with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.