Average Utility Costs in Richland, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Richland, WA are about $179.06, 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

$179.06

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-15
  • Electric $95.21 (53%)
  • Water $30.25 (17%)
  • Sewer $25.60 (14%)
  • Trash $28.00 (16%)

Utilities here are about 40% 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.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($28.00 in our estimate).

Electric

Estimated
Provider
Richland Energy Services
Base charge
$22.81/mo
Energy rate
$0.0724/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$95.21
richlandwa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Municipal Richland Energy Services—not Benton PUD and not Franklin PUD (Pasco).

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Richland Water
Base charge
$24.55/mo
Volumetric rate
$1.14/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$30.25

Meters 1" or less: monthly base $24.55 + $0.85 per 100 cf. At 5,000 gal (6.68 CCF): $24.55 + $5.68 = $30.23. Irrigation is a separate city utility in many neighborhoods.

richlandwa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$25.60

Residential/condo sewer $25.60/mo. Council approved a separate wastewater/storm phase-in beginning July 1, 2026 (first increase since 2009)—the stored figure is the Jan–June 2026 residential charge; later 2026 bills may be higher. Confirm the fee schedule after July 1.

richlandwa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$28.00

Garbage is a city utility (not a private-only hauler). The HTML fee hub lists Refuse as a city service but the cart dollar was not in the extracted summary. Stored ~$28/mo is a typical municipal 96-gallon estimate pending the posted refuse line on the city fee schedule.

richlandwa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Check Internet pricing & availability in Richland

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

$179.06

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 53% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $7.24.
  • Water increases by about $1.14 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

Trash in Richland is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Richland – Refuse (Solid Waste) on the municipal utility bill.
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 Richland with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.