Average Utility Costs in Yakima, WA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Yakima, WA are about $260.28, 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

$260.28

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-09
  • Electric $172.18 (66%)
  • Water $12.50 (5%)
  • Sewer $58.00 (22%)
  • Trash $17.60 (7%)

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

  • 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
Pacific Power
Base charge
$10.69/mo
Energy rate
$0.1615/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$172.18
pacificpower.net· verified 2026-02-11

Pacific Power (PacifiCorp) serves Yakima. Schedule 16 tiered: higher rate for first 1,000 kWh. TOU pilot available. City/county handle water, sewer, refuse.

Water

Estimated
Provider
Yakima County Public Services
Base charge
$0.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$2.50/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$12.50

County systems vary. Terrace Heights 1st 1,000 cf $1.87/100 cf; Buena $1.16. 1 CCF = 748 gal. At 5,000 gal (6.68 CCF): Terrace Heights ≈ $12.50. City of Yakima has separate water—verify for city limits.

yakimacounty.us· verified 2026-02-11

Sewer

Estimated
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$58.00

Buena $58/mo; Fairway Estates $58.60 developed; Mountain Shadows $83.80 developed. County systems. City of Yakima wastewater may differ—verify for city limits.

yakimacounty.us· verified 2026-02-09

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$17.60

32-gal $17.60, 96-gal $20.10 (article dated 2018). Confirm current rates with City of Yakima Refuse.

yakimaherald.com· verified 2026-02-11

Total estimated monthly utilities

$260.28

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 66% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $16.15.
  • Water increases by about $2.50 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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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 Yakima with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.