What is the average electricity rate in California?

As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in California is 33.25¢ per kWh — about 71% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in California?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in California is about $299.25. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

California ranks #2 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 49 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · May 2026

Average rate

33.25¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$299.25

Rank (1 = priciest)

#2/51

California electricity is about 71% above the US average (19.41¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in California?: As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in California is 33.25¢ per kWh — about 71% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in California?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in California is about $299.25. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does California rank for electricity prices?: California ranks #2 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 49 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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