Electricity rates in California
See the latest average electricity prices in California and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.34
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.34
per kWh
Commercial
$0.31
per kWh
Industrial
$0.25
per kWh
vs US average
+84%
more expensive
Price rank
#2
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$298
at 886 kWh typical usage
How California compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
California electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in California
Estimated energy cost at California's average residential rate of $0.34/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $184.86 | $2,218.26/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $235.27 | $2,823.24/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $302.49 | $3,629.88/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $386.52 | $4,638.18/yr |
California electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with California's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$211.66
600 kWh · ≈ $6.95/day
Per day
$6.95
Per year
$2,539.92
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in California: common questions
California's average residential electricity price is $0.34 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 84% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #2 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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