Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | California | Nevada | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 31.91¢ | 14.20¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 26.92¢ | 8.95¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 19.86¢ | 7.32¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $160.57 | $131.99 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 503 | 930 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Nevada has a lower residential electricity rate at 14.20¢/kWh compared to California's 31.91¢/kWh — a difference of 17.71¢/kWh (124.7%).
The average monthly electric bill in California is $160.57 (503 kWh/month), while in Nevada it is $131.99 (930 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
California has a regulated electricity market, while Nevada has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. California is above the national average at 31.91¢/kWh, and Nevada is below the national average at 14.20¢/kWh.
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