Residential electricity prices in 98293 in December 2025 averaged approximately 13.33 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 23% less than the national average rate of 17.24 ¢/kWh (December 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98293 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2024 to November 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98293 increased approximately 12%, from 12.37 ¢/kWh to 13.85 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98293 in December 2025 averaged 15.51 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% more than the national average rate of 14.09 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Startup natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98293 (Startup, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Startup (Washington) increased approximately 35%, from 12.41 $/Mcf (November 2024) to 16.72 $/Mcf (November 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98293 (Startup, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Startup 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 Startup solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Startup 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 98293 is associated with the city of Startup, WA in Snohomish County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98293, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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