STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / CA
California electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 33.25¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate33.25¢
1 month-5.7%
1 year-0.1%
5 years+46.2%
Cost to run common equipment in California
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $49 | $584 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $6 | $70 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $80 | $958 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $93 | $1,117 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $100 | $1,197 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $61 | $728 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $60 | $718 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $125 | $1,496 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $17 | $200 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $13 | $156 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $9 | $104 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $14 | $173 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $20 | $239 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $25 | $299 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $10 | $116 |