Residential electricity prices in 98121 in April 2025 averaged approximately 13.03 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98121 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98121 increased approximately 8%, from 11.70 ¢/kWh to 12.63 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98121 in March 2025 averaged 17.31 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 19% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Seattle natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98121 (Seattle, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Seattle (Washington) increased approximately 8%, from 15.39 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 16.59 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98121 (Seattle, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Seattle values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Seattle solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Seattle levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 98121 is associated with the city of Seattle, WA in King County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98121, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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