Average Utility Costs in Wenatchee, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Wenatchee, WA are about $182.52, 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

$182.52

Data freshness: last verified 2026-08-15
  • Electric $46.10 (25%)
  • Water $54.39 (30%)
  • Sewer $50.03 (27%)
  • Trash $32.00 (18%)

Utilities here are about 40% lower than the Washington city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • 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
Chelan County PUD
Base charge
$17.60/mo
Energy rate
$0.0285/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$46.10
chelanpud.org· verified 2026-08-15

Chelan PUD Schedule 1. Not Douglas County PUD (East Wenatchee) and not the City.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Wenatchee Water
Base charge
$26.14/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.65/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$54.39

Bi-monthly ¾" water base $52.28 ($26.14/mo) + $4.23/CCF. 5,000 gal/mo = 13.36 CCF per 2-month bill: $52.28 + 13.36×$4.23 = $108.79 / 2 = $54.40/mo. Storm $37.18/2 mo is separate.

wenatcheewa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$50.03

Bi-monthly residential sewer $100.06 → $50.03/mo. Stormwater is a separate line.

wenatcheewa.gov· verified 2026-08-15

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$32.00

City utility billing page states WM bills garbage separately. A 2026 cart dollar was not on the city page. Stored ~$32/mo estimated for a typical residential cart.

wmnorthwest.com· verified 2026-08-15

Check Internet pricing & availability in Wenatchee

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

$182.52

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 25% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $2.85.
  • Water increases by about $5.65 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 Wenatchee with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.