Average Utility Costs in Kent, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Kent, WA are about $315.02, 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

$315.02

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-11
  • Electric $131.95 (42%)
  • Water $60.95 (19%)
  • Sewer $94.69 (30%)
  • Trash $27.43 (9%)

Utilities here are about 5% 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 Schedule 7; same rates as Bellevue. City of Kent provides water; sewer flows to King County's Renton treatment plant. Republic Services for trash.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Kent
Base charge
$31.10/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.97/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$60.95

Meter access <3/4" $31.10/mo. Water usage: 0–800 cu.ft. $3.22/100 cf, 900+ $6.34/100 cf. 1 CCF = 748 gal. Bimonthly usage billing. At 5,000 gal (6.68 CCF/mo): ~$61/mo. $1 technology fee on all accounts.

kentwa.gov· verified 2026-02-11

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$94.69

Residential monthly: City fee $32.03 + King County fee $62.66 = $94.69. Wastewater treated at King County plant in Renton. Storm drainage billed separately; some customers billed quarterly.

kentwa.gov· verified 2026-02-11

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$27.43

32-gal waste container $27.43/mo (billed quarterly). Includes unlimited EoW recycling and EoW yard/food waste. 20-gal $16.53; 45-gal $39.66; 64-gal $59.81; 96-gal $89.66.

republicservices.com· verified 2026-02-11

Total estimated monthly utilities

$315.02

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 42% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.80.
  • Water increases by about $5.97 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
Kent (this)$315.02
Seattle$343.76
Bellevue$424.07
Auburn$300.91
Kirkland$407.13

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FAQ

Trash in Kent 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 Kent with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.