Household Electricity Usage in Washington
A typical home in Washington uses about 940 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 14.95 ¢/kWh, that's about $140.53 a month.
Washington modeled monthly usage
940 kWh
Washington modeled annual usage
11,280 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Washington average rate
14.95 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$140.53
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Washington modeled monthly usage | 940 kWh |
| Washington modeled annual usage | 11,280 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Washington average rate | 14.95 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $140.53 |
Does a Washington home use more electricity than average?
Washington monthly usage
940 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Washington rate
14.95 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.44 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Washington uses about 940 kWh a month, about 4.6% above the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 14.95 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $140.53 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Washington
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.75 | $897.00 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.50 | $1794.00 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $224.25 | $2691.00 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $299.00 | $3588.00 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in Washington?
- A typical Washington household uses about 940 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 14.95 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $140.53 a month.
- How many kWh does the average Washington home use per year?
- The average Washington home uses roughly 11,280 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 940 kWh.
- Does the average home in Washington use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical Washington home uses about 41 kWh more per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (940 kWh vs 899 kWh).
See your exact bill in Washington
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Washington appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Washington at 14.95 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Washington
- Average power price in Washington — What a kWh of electricity costs in Washington
- Washington electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Washington — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Seattle, Washington — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Washington monthly electricity bill estimate — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Washington — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Washington — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Washington — State electricity inflation analysis
- Washington electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 900 kWh cost in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 750 kWh in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Washington — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Washington
- Compare Washington with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Washington vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Washington vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Washington electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Washington electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Washington average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Washington electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Washington — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: May 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.