Residential electricity prices in 98406 in August 2026 averaged approximately 14.63 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98406 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in 98406 increased approximately 9%, from 13.47 ¢/kWh to 14.71 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98406 in August 2026 averaged 25.21 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 7% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Tacoma natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98406 (Tacoma, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Tacoma (Washington) increased approximately 0%, from 25.71 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 25.72 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Tacoma solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Tacoma levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 98406 is associated with the city of Tacoma, WA in Pierce County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98406, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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