How Much Is Electricity in California?
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.
32.54¢
Residential
#50
Price Rank
50.8%
Renewable
| Residential Rate | 32.54¢/kWh |
| Commercial Rate | 26.36¢/kWh |
| Industrial Rate | 21.62¢/kWh |
| US Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
The data source behind this answer is the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.