Average Utility Costs in South Hill, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in South Hill, WA are about $357.62, 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

$357.62

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-15
  • Electric $203.40 (57%)
  • Water $52.50 (15%)
  • Sewer $66.72 (19%)
  • Trash $35.00 (10%)

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 for typical South Hill CDP streets. Not Tacoma Power. Confirm the address—Parkland Light & Water and Lakeview Light & Power serve nearby CDPs, not most of South Hill.

Water

Estimated
Provider
Varies (Fruitland Mutual / Washington Water / Rainier View / others)
Base charge
$35.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$3.50/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$52.50

South Hill is an unincorporated Pierce County CDP—there is no City of South Hill water utility. Typical providers include Fruitland Mutual Water Company, Washington Water Service, Rainier View Water, or Lakewood Water District depending on the street. Stored ~$52.50 at 5,000 gal is a regional district estimate, not a posted South Hill tariff. Confirm the district on the property's water bill.

piercecountywa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$66.72

Typical South Hill lots use Pierce County Chambers Creek residential sewer $66.72/mo (2026). Cascadia/Tehaleh is $73.92. Some pockets remain on septic. Not City of Tacoma or City of Puyallup sewer.

piercecountywa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$35.00

South Hill is not a city; Tacoma municipal garbage (~$60) does not apply. Residents contract Waste Connections, Murrey's Disposal, or similar. Stored ~$35/mo is a typical 96-gallon weekly estimate.

piercecountywa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Check Internet pricing & availability in South Hill

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

$357.62

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 57% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $19.59.
  • Water increases by about $3.50 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 Pierce County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
South Hill (this)$357.62
Tacoma$287.43
Lakewood$234.31
Puyallup$363.20
Parkland$253.95
Graham$357.62

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