Average Electric Bill in Elk Grove, CA

What a typical household in Elk Grove pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Elk Grove pays about $125.54/month for electricity at roughly 17.87¢/kWh. Basis: Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$125.54/mo≈ $1,506.48/yr Rate17.87¢/kWh State usage474 kWh/moCalifornia average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in California over 12 months — the rate environment Elk Grove households pay into.

California average bill (12 months) ▼ 11.8% over Jul 25–Jun 26
California average bill (12 months) $134 $168 $202 $165 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisSacramento Municipal Util Dist, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilitySacramento Municipal Util Dist · 592,557 residential customers
State contextCalifornia: $164.72/mo average bill
Population≈ 176,579 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Elk Grove?

Expect roughly $125.54 per month for a typical household in Elk Grove — based on Sacramento Municipal Util Dist annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Elk Grove?

About 17.87¢ per kWh (Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Elk Grove pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Elk Grove higher or lower than the California average?

Sacramento Municipal Util Dist averages $125.54 — below the state average of $164.72.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Sacramento Municipal Util Dist) · EIA residential retail-sales series (California) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.