Residential electricity prices in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma increased approximately 9%, from 13.47 ¢/kWh to 14.71 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Tacoma in July 2026 averaged 25.72 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 3% less than the national average rate of 26.45 $/Mcf (July 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 Tacoma natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Tacoma (Washington) decreased approximately 3%, from 22.11 $/Mcf (June 2025) to 21.34 $/Mcf (June 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 city of Tacoma, WA in Pierce County has an approximate population of 198,397. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Tacoma, WA, or for other information related to utilities in Tacoma, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
About 19 percent of total U.S. residential electricity usage in 2011 was for space cooling.
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