Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | California | Hawaii | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 31.91¢ | 40.20¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 26.92¢ | 38.18¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 19.86¢ | 32.77¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $160.57 | $198.94 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 503 | 495 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
California has a lower residential electricity rate at 31.91¢/kWh compared to Hawaii's 40.20¢/kWh — a difference of 8.29¢/kWh (20.6%).
The average monthly electric bill in California is $160.57 (503 kWh/month), while in Hawaii it is $198.94 (495 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
California has a regulated electricity market, while Hawaii has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. California is above the national average at 31.91¢/kWh, and Hawaii is above the national average at 40.20¢/kWh.
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