Residential electricity prices in 98388 in May 2025 averaged approximately 13.67 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 22% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98388 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98388 increased approximately 10%, from 11.82 ¢/kWh to 13.03 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98388 in May 2025 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Steilacoom natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98388 (Steilacoom, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Steilacoom (Washington) increased approximately 13%, from 16.10 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98388 (Steilacoom, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Steilacoom 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 98388 is associated with the city of Steilacoom, WA in Pierce County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98388, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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