Residential electricity prices in Seattle, WA in May 2026 averaged approximately 14.95 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Seattle differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Seattle increased approximately 10%, from 13.02 ¢/kWh to 14.36 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Seattle in April 2026 averaged 18.70 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 3% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Seattle natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Seattle natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Seattle (Washington) decreased approximately 100%, from 17.55 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Seattle, WA in King County has an approximate population of 608,660. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Seattle, WA, or for other information related to utilities in Seattle, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nearly half of the households in the United States use natural gas as their main heating fuel.
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