Question 1

Electricity Cost in California

Accepted Answer

The residential electricity rate in California is 32.54¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #50 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making California 82% above average.

Question 2

Is electricity expensive in California?

Accepted Answer

California's electricity rate of 32.54¢/kWh is 82% more expensive than the US average. It ranks #50 out of 51 states (cheapest to most expensive).

Residential Rate	32.54¢/kWh
Commercial Rate	26.36¢/kWh
Industrial Rate	21.62¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)	17.92¢/kWh