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Is Electricity Expensive in California?

How California's rate compares

California's average residential electricity rate is 35.25¢/kWh, which is above the national average. The rate tier classification for California is "High".

Affordability Index

With an Affordability Index of 33/100, California falls in the "Expensive" category. States scoring 80+ are considered very affordable; states below 20 are very expensive.

What drives the price?

Electricity prices vary by state due to fuel mix, generation infrastructure, regulatory environment, and seasonal demand. California's rate reflects these regional factors as reported by the source data.

Monthly cost impact

  • At 500 kWh/month: ~$176.25 (all-in rate)
  • At 900 kWh/month: ~$317.25 (all-in rate)
  • At 1,000 kWh/month: ~$352.50 (all-in rate)
  • At 1,500 kWh/month: ~$528.75 (all-in rate)

Data freshness

This data was Dataset last updated 21 days ago. Freshness status: fresh.