Average Utility Costs in Lacey, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Lacey, WA are about $360.92, 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

$360.92

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-15
  • Electric $203.40 (56%)
  • Water $40.30 (11%)
  • Sewer $85.22 (24%)
  • Trash $32.00 (9%)

Utilities here are about 10% higher than the Washington city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In Washington, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Base charge
$7.49/mo
Energy rate
$0.1959/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$203.40
utc.wa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

PSE Schedule 7. Slug lacey-wa. City of Lacey does not retail electric.

Water

Estimated
Provider
City of Lacey Water
Base charge
$40.30/mo
Volumetric rate
$0.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$40.30

Budget states a 5.25% water increase = +$2.01/mo at 700 cubic feet (~5,236 gal). Implied typical bill ≈ $40.30 if $2.01 is 5.25% of the prior typical bill ($38.29). Block/meter table was not reprinted in the budget narrative—confirm the posted rate card. Stormwater is separate (+$0.67/mo in the same budget).

cityoflacey.org· verified 2026-08-15

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$85.22

City wastewater monthly user charge $36.27 (up from $33.12) + LOTT $48.95/mo per ERU (includes the 2026 +$1.43) = $85.22. Olympia’s analogous 2026 pair is $78.03/mo (different city collection). Not septic.

cityoflacey.org· verified 2026-08-15

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$32.00

Unlike Olympia Waste ReSources ($32.55 for 65-gal bi-weekly), Lacey does not reprint a municipal cart table in the 2026 budget. Typical hauler is Waste Connections / LeMay. Stored ~$32/mo estimated.

cityoflacey.org· verified 2026-08-15

Check Internet pricing & availability in Lacey

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$360.92

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 56% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $19.59.

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 Thurston County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Lacey (this)$360.92
Olympia$350.56

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FAQ

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 Lacey with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.