California Electricity Rates & Average Bill
Residential price per kWh, average monthly bill, trend, and the utilities behind the numbers — June 2026 EIA data.
The average residential electric bill in California is $164.72/month at 34.74¢/kWh — the 25th highest of 51 tracked.
Where California rates are heading
Residential price per kWh, last 12 months and the 5-year view.
Average bill, month by month
Last 24 months of residential bills (revenue ÷ customers).
| Month | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $164.72 | 34.74¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | $135.51 | 33.25¢/kWh |
| April 2026 | $138.20 | 35.25¢/kWh |
| March 2026 | $153.88 | 33.35¢/kWh |
| February 2026 | $139.61 | 33.22¢/kWh |
| January 2026 | $182.84 | 30.29¢/kWh |
| December 2025 | $139.30 | 34.71¢/kWh |
| November 2025 | $133.56 | 31.89¢/kWh |
| October 2025 | $151.52 | 33.6¢/kWh |
| September 2025 | $202.39 | 32.04¢/kWh |
| August 2025 | $194.47 | 31.65¢/kWh |
| July 2025 | $186.70 | 32.66¢/kWh |
| June 2025 | $161.72 | 33.59¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | $130.21 | 33.29¢/kWh |
| April 2025 | $129.02 | 33.82¢/kWh |
| March 2025 | $133.25 | 32.48¢/kWh |
| February 2025 | $145.09 | 31.72¢/kWh |
| January 2025 | $166.75 | 30.28¢/kWh |
| December 2024 | $149.68 | 30.62¢/kWh |
| November 2024 | $127.44 | 30.18¢/kWh |
| October 2024 | $163.27 | 32.45¢/kWh |
| September 2024 | $195.68 | 31.83¢/kWh |
| August 2024 | $217.29 | 31.22¢/kWh |
| July 2024 | $226.15 | 32.73¢/kWh |
Largest utilities in California
Biggest residential customer bases (EIA-861), with their annual average bill next to the state's latest month.
| Utility | Res. customers | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,047,461 | $136.02/mo | 31.7¢/kWh |
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,594,415 | $140.49/mo | 28.25¢/kWh |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,410,191 | $115.63/mo | 23.84¢/kWh |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,364,361 | $95.39/mo | 32.47¢/kWh |
| San Diego Community Power | 852,720 | $49.14/mo | 15.62¢/kWh |
| Clean Power Alliance of Southern Califor | 753,633 | $90.08/mo | 15.98¢/kWh |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 592,557 | $125.54/mo | 17.87¢/kWh |
| Ava Community Energy | 581,804 | $50.40/mo | 14.63¢/kWh |
| Marin Clean Energy | 524,852 | $68.61/mo | 15.1¢/kWh |
| Central Coast Community Energy | 383,835 | $47.60/mo | 13.01¢/kWh |
| CleanPowerSF | 353,982 | $39.15/mo | 14.39¢/kWh |
| San Jose Clean Energy | 326,459 | $61.63/mo | 15.14¢/kWh |
| Peninsula Clean Energy Authority | 282,893 | $55.69/mo | 13.58¢/kWh |
| Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority | 249,951 | $63.59/mo | 14.4¢/kWh |
| Sonoma Clean Power Authority | 199,002 | $56.22/mo | 13.04¢/kWh |
| Orange County Power Authority | 187,088 | $64.52/mo | 14.79¢/kWh |
| Clean Energy Alliance | 181,700 | $58.20/mo | 17.48¢/kWh |
| Pioneer Community Energy | 144,723 | $81.65/mo | 14.28¢/kWh |
| Imperial Irrigation District | 142,078 | $207.56/mo | 17.91¢/kWh |
| City of Anaheim - (CA) | 105,839 | $79.86/mo | 17.11¢/kWh |
Utility figures are 2024 annual averages (EIA-861) — not directly comparable to the state's monthly figure.
Estimate your bill in California
Your usage × the latest average rate. Fixed charges, demand charges, and utility-specific rates vary — this is the benchmark, not an invoice.
How California compares next door
Neighboring states, latest average residential bill.
| State | Avg bill | vs California |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon · side-by-side | $119.91/mo | −$44.81 vs California |
| Nevada · side-by-side | $167.88/mo | +$3.16 vs California |
| Arizona · side-by-side | $219.35/mo | +$54.63 vs California |
Cities in California
Average-bill guides for the largest cities we track.
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Fresno
- Sacramento
- Long Beach
- Oakland
- Bakersfield
- Anaheim
- Stockton
- Riverside
- Santa Ana
- Irvine
- Chula Vista
- Fremont
- Santa Clarita
- San Bernardino
- Modesto
- Fontana
- Moreno Valley
- Oxnard
- Huntington Beach
- Glendale
- Santa Rosa
- Elk Grove
- Ontario
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Oceanside
- Lancaster
- Garden Grove
- Palmdale
- Salinas
- Hayward
- Corona
- Sunnyvale
- Pomona
- Escondido
- Roseville
- Fullerton
- Visalia
- Orange
- Pasadena
- Victorville
- Santa Clara
- Thousand Oaks
- Simi Valley
- Vallejo
- Concord
- Berkeley
- Clovis
- Fairfield
- Richmond
- Antioch
- Carlsbad
- Downey
- Costa Mesa
- Murrieta
- Ventura
- Temecula
- Santa Maria
- West Covina
- El Monte
- Inglewood
- Burbank
- El Cajon
- San Mateo
- Jurupa Valley
- Daly City
- Rialto
- Chico
- Menifee
- Norwalk
- Vacaville
- Hesperia
- Vista
- Carson
- Compton
- San Marcos
- Redding
- Tracy
- Mission Viejo
- Santa Monica
- South Gate
- Chino
- Westminster
- San Leandro
- Hemet
- Indio
- Santa Barbara
- Livermore
- Hawthorne
- Whittier
- Citrus Heights
- Merced
- San Ramon
- Lake Forest
- Newport Beach
- Manteca
- Redwood City
- Buena Park
- Mountain View
- Alhambra
- Lakewood
- Folsom
- Tustin
- Milpitas
- Rancho Cordova
- Napa
- Upland
- Perris
- Chino Hills
- Alameda
- Pittsburg
- Apple Valley
- Turlock
- Palo Alto
- Lodi
- Pico Rivera
- San Jacinto
- Colton
- Azusa
- Lompoc
Common questions
Answered from the data on this page.
What is the average electric bill in California?
The average residential electric bill in California was $164.72 per month as of June 2026, based on EIA retail-sales data — about $1,976.60 per year.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in California?
Residential electricity in California averaged 34.74¢ per kWh as of June 2026 (EIA). Rates vary by utility and season; this is the state residential average.
Why is my electric bill so high in California?
Bills are usage × rate. Average residential usage in California runs about 474 kWh per month; at the state average of 34.74¢/kWh that is roughly $164.72 before fixed fees and taxes. Heating or cooling months push usage — and bills — above that average.
Is electricity cheaper in neighboring states?
Neighboring states compared, average residential bill: Oregon $119.91 · Nevada $167.88 · Arizona $219.35 — versus California at $164.72.
Data: EIA residential retail-sales series (Forms EIA-826/861/861M), through June 2026; utility table: EIA-861 2024 annual. Averages are computed values — see methodology. Rates change by utility, plan, and season.