Average Electric Bill in California
The typical California household pays $307.8 a month for electricity. See the numbers by home size, compare with the US average, and estimate your own bill.
$307.8
886 kWh × 0.35 $/kWh (EIA, Jun 2026)
Residential rate
$0.35
per kWh
vs US average bill
+89%
more expensive
Bill rank
#2
of 51 (1 = highest)
Average bill by home size in California
Same California rate, different home sizes. Typical usage figures are national estimates — open a size to see the full breakdown.
California electricity bill calculator
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$218.44
600 kWh · ≈ $7.18/day
Per day
$7.18
Per year
$2,621.28
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity bills in California
What the average includes
The average above is energy cost only: typical household usage × California's average residential rate from the EIA. Utilities also add a fixed monthly service charge and, in some areas, tax — expect real bills to run $10–$25 higher.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are heating, cooling, and water heating — usually half the bill combined. Use the savings planner to size up LED, thermostat, and appliance changes before spending money.
Frequently asked questions
The average California household pays about $307.8 a month, based on typical usage of 886 kWh at the state average residential rate of 0.35 $/kWh (EIA, Jun 2026). Larger homes and heavy AC or heating use push bills above this figure.