Average Utility Costs in Walla Walla, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Walla Walla, WA are about $315.06, 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

$315.06

Data freshness: last verified 2026-09-30
  • Electric $155.40 (49%)
  • Water $62.30 (20%)
  • Sewer $67.40 (21%)
  • Trash $29.95 (10%)

Utilities here are in line with the Washington city average.

  • In Washington, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($29.95 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Pacific Power
Base charge
$12.29/mo
Energy rate
$0.1431/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$155.40
pacificpower.net· verified 2026-09-30

Pacific Power Schedule 16 inside the city. Much of unincorporated Walla Walla County is Columbia REA, not this tariff.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Walla Walla Water
Base charge
$41.30/mo
Volumetric rate
$4.20/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$62.30

Inside-city 3/4-inch base is $41.30 a month plus $4.201 per 1,000 gallons. At 5,000 gallons the charge is $41.30 plus $21.005, which this comparison shows as $62.30. The city's sample water line of $44.93 is for 1,500 cubic feet (about 11,221 gallons), not this comparison. The city says posted water, sewer, stormwater, sanitation, and landfill charges include a 15.6% utility excise tax in 2026. Stormwater is $13.40 per house and the ambulance utility fee is $10; neither is in this water line. Outside-city rates are not on the inside-city table.

wallawallawa.gov· verified 2026-09-30

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$67.40

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

Inside-city residential sewer is $67.40 a month and includes the first 6,000 gallons. At 5,000 gallons the volume charge is $0. Above 6,000 gallons the charge is $7.147 per 1,000 gallons. Multi-family is $40.40 per unit. The same 15.6% utility excise tax disclosure applies.

wallawallawa.gov· verified 2026-09-30

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$29.95

96-gallon weekly sanitation is $29.95. A 64-gallon cart is $22.94. Every-other-week recycling is a separate $8.54 (the average-bill summary table on the same page still shows $8.15; the recycling section effective January 1, 2026 is $8.54). Optional green-waste service is $26.15. Stormwater and the ambulance fee are not included.

wallawallawa.gov· verified 2026-09-30

Check Internet pricing & availability in Walla Walla

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

$315.06

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 49% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $14.31.
  • Water increases by about $4.20 per additional 1,000 gallons.

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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.
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FAQ

In Walla Walla, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Walla Walla utility rates, wastewater effective January 1, 2026 at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla sanitation and recycling rates, effective January 1, 2026.
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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