Electricity Cost Calculator for California
A typical California home pays about $317.25 a month for electricity, at the state average of 35.25 ¢/kWh. Enter your own monthly usage below to estimate your bill.
California average rate
35.25 ¢/kWh
900 kWh estimate
$317.25
U.S. benchmark rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh)
+$143.37
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| California average rate | 35.25 ¢/kWh |
| 900 kWh estimate | $317.25 |
| U.S. benchmark rate | 19.32 ¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh) | +$143.37 |
California monthly bill context
California rate
35.25 ¢/kWh
U.S. average rate
19.32 ¢/kWh
900 kWh in California
$317.25
Average bill benchmark (900 kWh)
$317.25
Usage scenario calculator outputs
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $176.25 | $2115.00 | See 500 kWh details |
| 1,000 kWh | $352.50 | $4230.00 | See 1,000 kWh details |
| 1,500 kWh | $528.75 | $6345.00 | See 1,500 kWh details |
| 2,000 kWh | $705.00 | $8460.00 | See 2,000 kWh details |
Calculator-to-bill interpretation
Change the usage amount to match your home. For a like-for-like comparison across states, the average-bill page holds every state at 900 kWh.
For statewide rates and the full breakdown, see California electricity rates.
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Explore savings options, plan types, and provider offers for California.
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California appliance calculator pages
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Washing Machine calculator — Model washing machine electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
- Dishwasher calculator — Model dishwasher electricity cost in California at 35.25 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for California
- Average power price in California — What a kWh of electricity costs in California
- California electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in California — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Los Angeles, California — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- California monthly electricity bill estimate — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in California — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in California — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in California — State electricity inflation analysis
- California electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in California — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 600 kWh in California — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 500 kWh cost in California — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for California — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in California — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in California — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in California — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in California — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in California — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in California — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for California
- Compare California with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- California vs Alabama electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- California vs Alaska electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- California electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- California electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- California average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- California electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in California — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.