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California Electric Bill Calculator 2026

Last updated: May 2026 · EIA-861 residential rates

The average residential electricity rate in California is 33.25¢/kWh, with a typical monthly bill of $183 on 550 kWh of usage. That's 80% above the national average of 18.44¢/kWh.

Mild coastal climate with hot inland summers — California's high rates plus tiered pricing make any usage above the baseline allowance expensive.

Major utilities in California

UtilityCustomersAvg rate
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)5.5M33.6¢/kWh
Southern California Edison (SCE)5.1M30.4¢/kWh
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)1.5M38.8¢/kWh
LADWP (Los Angeles)1.5M21.5¢/kWh
SMUD (Sacramento Municipal)650K17.8¢/kWh

Average bills by city

CityUsageMonthly bill
Los Angeles560 kWh/mo$120/mo
San Francisco480 kWh/mo$161/mo
San Diego530 kWh/mo$206/mo
San Jose560 kWh/mo$188/mo
Sacramento700 kWh/mo$125/mo
Fresno800 kWh/mo$252/mo

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