Average Utility Costs in Spokane Valley, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Spokane Valley, WA are about $245.83, 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

$245.83

Data freshness: last verified 2026-10-01
  • Electric $134.66 (55%)
  • Water $26.00 (11%)
  • Sewer $50.41 (21%)
  • Trash $34.76 (14%)

Utilities here are about 20% lower than the Washington city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Washington, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by a private hauler under city contract. Fees and services vary by city—check your local rate schedule for details.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Avista Utilities
Base charge
$10.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1247/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$134.66
myavista.com· verified 2026-10-01

Avista Schedule 1. Some Spokane Valley addresses are Vera Water and Power electric customers, not this tariff.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
Vera Water and Power
Base charge
$26.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$0.00/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$26.00

3/4-inch meter in the base-pressure zone. The published allotment is 24,000 cubic feet, so 5,000 gallons has no extra usage charge. Excess water is $3.25 per 1,000 cubic feet. Spokane Valley has more than one water district; this line is Vera only.

verawaterandpower.com· verified 2026-10-01

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$50.41

Single-family county sewer: $31.54 operations and maintenance plus $18.87 treatment, $50.41. Homes on septic are not on this charge.

spokanecounty.gov· verified 2026-10-01

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$34.76

One 64-gallon cart collected weekly is $34.76 and includes every-other-week recycling. A 35-gallon weekly cart is $25.05 and a 96-gallon weekly cart is $44.50. City, county, and state taxes are not included. Yard and food debris is a separate subscription.

wmnorthwest.com· verified 2026-10-01

Check Internet pricing & availability in Spokane Valley

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

$245.83

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 55% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $12.47.

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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 Spokane County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Spokane Valley (this)$245.83
Spokane$232.37

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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.

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For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Spokane Valley with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.