Average Utility Costs in Pasco, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Pasco, WA are about $221.01, 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

$221.01

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-15
  • Electric $107.20 (49%)
  • Water $40.48 (18%)
  • Sewer $41.33 (19%)
  • Trash $32.00 (14%)

Utilities here are about 30% lower 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
Franklin County PUD
Base charge
$34.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.0732/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$107.20
franklinpud.com· verified 2026-08-15

Franklin PUD (not Benton PUD or City of Pasco). Benton PUD serves Kennewick/Prosser—not Pasco.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Pasco Water
Base charge
$31.48/mo
Volumetric rate
$1.80/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$40.48

Inside-city single-family ¾" water $31.48/mo + $1.35 per 100 cf. 5,000 gal ≈ 6.68 CCF → $31.48 + $9.02 = $40.50. Outside-city ¾" $59.81 + $2.57/CCF. Ambulance $28.17 and storm $6.85 (inside city only) are separate utility lines—not included here. 10% utility tax is built into the posted rates, not billed as a line item.

pasco-wa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$41.33

Inside-city residential sewer $41.33/mo (outside $62.00). Ordinance 4804 phased increases beginning March 1, 2026.

pasco-wa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$32.00

City water/sewer/storm/ambulance are on the municipal bill; garbage is Basin Disposal, not a City of Pasco cart rate. Stored ~$32/mo is a typical 96-gallon weekly cart estimate—confirm the current Basin Disposal Pasco tariff. Irrigation (subdivision-specific, $43.88 on the city sheet) is extra.

pasco-wa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Check Internet pricing & availability in Pasco

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

$221.01

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 49% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $7.32.
  • Water increases by about $1.80 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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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 Pasco with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.