Cost to run appliances in California
Electricity in California averages 33.25¢ per kWh.
That's about 83% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 50 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 33.61¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.50 | $120 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.50 | $120 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.50 | $120 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $7.98 |
| Heated mattress pad | 3¢ | $7.18 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.50 | $59.85 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $1.16 | $279 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $4.19 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.13 | $23.94 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 5¢ | $8.98 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 8¢ | $59.85 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.17 | $59.85 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $9.98 |
| Sump pump | $0.27 | $7.98 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.50 | $7.48 |
| Electric oven | $1.00 | $29.93 |
| Slow cooker | 7¢ | $15.96 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.33 | $4.99 |
| Microwave | $0.37 | $2.74 |
| Coffee maker | $0.33 | $2.49 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $14.36 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $9.58 |
| Dishwasher | $0.60 | $17.96 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $1.00 | $29.93 |
| Washing machine | $0.17 | $4.99 |
| Electric water heater | $1.50 | $135 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.30 | $71.82 |
| Central air conditioner | $1.16 | $279 |
| Ceiling fan | 2¢ | $3.99 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.99 |
| Gaming PC | $0.13 | $15.96 |
| PlayStation 5 | 7¢ | $5.99 |
| Xbox Series X | 5¢ | $4.79 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $2.39 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $2.39 | $144 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.