Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Arizona | California | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 15.66¢ | 31.91¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 11.87¢ | 26.92¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.22¢ | 19.86¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $168.33 | $160.57 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,075 | 503 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Arizona has a lower residential electricity rate at 15.66¢/kWh compared to California's 31.91¢/kWh — a difference of 16.25¢/kWh (50.9%).
The average monthly electric bill in Arizona is $168.33 (1075 kWh/month), while in California it is $160.57 (503 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Arizona has a regulated electricity market, while California has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Arizona is below the national average at 15.66¢/kWh, and California is above the national average at 31.91¢/kWh.
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