Electricity Cost: California vs New York
Electricity costs about 20% more in California than in New York. A typical monthly bill runs about $317 in California vs $265 in New York.
Based on average residential rates from EIA data · 900 kWh of monthly use
California rate
35.25 ¢/kWh
New York rate
29.45 ¢/kWh
California 900 kWh bill
$317.25
New York 900 kWh bill
$265.05
Comparison
| State | Electricity rate | Estimated monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35.25 ¢/kWh | $317.25 |
| New York | 29.45 ¢/kWh | $265.05 |
What the difference adds up to
At a typical 900 kWh a month, a household in California pays about $52.20 more than one in New York — about 20% higher, or roughly $626 a year for the same electricity.
Monthly Bill Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which state has cheaper electricity: California or New York?
- New York has cheaper electricity. At 900 kWh/month, the estimated bill is $265.05 in New York vs $317.25 in California—about 19.7% less.
- How much more expensive is electricity in California?
- At 900 kWh/month, electricity in California costs about $52.20 more per month than in New York—roughly 19.7% higher.
- Why do electricity prices vary between states?
- Electricity prices vary due to generation mix (coal, gas, nuclear, renewables), transmission costs, regulations, taxes, and demand. States with more hydropower or natural gas often have lower rates; those relying on imported power or with higher renewable mandates may have higher rates.