Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)
Average monthly utility costs in Parkland, WA are about $253.95, 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.
$253.95
Utilities here are about 20% lower than the Washington city average, driven mainly by electric rates.
Parkland Light & Water co-op for most of the CDP; remaining streets may be PSE.
Residential ⅝" water base $42.38 (was $39.24) + $1.97 per unit. PL&W defines 1 unit = 100 cf = 748 gal. At 5,000 gal (6.68 units): $42.38 + $13.16 = $55.54. 8% water increase funds GAC PFAS treatment and AC-main replacement. Some CDP lots are Lakewood Water or another district.
Parkland is a CDP—no city sewer utility. Typical lots use Pierce County $66.72/mo. Some remain on septic. Not Tacoma sewer.
Parkland is unincorporated. Do not apply Tacoma garbage. Stored ~$35/mo estimated for a typical weekly cart.
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$253.95
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Other cities in Pierce County. Click a city for full breakdowns.
| City | Est. total/mo |
|---|---|
| Parkland (this) | $253.95 |
| Tacoma | $287.43 |
| South Hill | $357.62 |
| Lakewood | $234.31 |
| Puyallup | $363.20 |
| Graham | $357.62 |
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