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CA · ranked #2 in the US

California residential rate: 31.4¢/kWh

That's 90% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Inland and Central Valley see heavy summer cooling load; coastal areas milder year-round.

Estimated cost

$105.98/month
$3.53 per day$1,289.36 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in California.

Typical monthly running cost at 31.4¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$602.88$7,335.04
Central Air Conditioner3500W$323.11$3,931.12
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$203.47$2,475.58
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$197.82$2,406.81
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$155.43$1,891.07
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$131.88$1,604.54
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$113.04$1,375.32
Space Heater1500W$105.98$1,289.36
Infrared Heater1500W$84.78$1,031.49
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$84.78$1,031.49
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$77.72$945.53
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$71.22$866.45
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$53.88$655.57
Ductless Mini-Split900W$50.87$618.89
Window Air Conditioner900W$40.69$495.12
Ceramic Heater1500W$39.56$481.36
Dehumidifier500W$39.56$481.36
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$28.26$343.83
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$28.26$343.83
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$25.43$309.45
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$22.61$275.06
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$22.61$275.06
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$18.84$229.22
Heated Drying Rack200W$15.07$183.38
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$12.72$154.72
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$12.72$154.72
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$11.30$137.53
Dishwasher1200W$11.30$137.53
Heat Pump Dryer800W$11.30$137.53
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$11.30$137.53
Refrigerator150W$11.19$136.16
Upright Freezer130W$10.29$125.15
Attic Fan300W$10.17$123.78
Whole-House Fan450W$10.17$123.78
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$10.17$123.78
Air Purifier40W$9.04$110.03
Electric Range/Stove2500W$8.83$107.45
Induction Cooktop1800W$8.48$103.15
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$8.48$103.15
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$8.48$103.15
Deep Fryer1700W$8.01$97.42
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$7.77$94.55
Box Fan100W$7.54$91.69
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$7.54$91.69
Home Theater Projector250W$7.06$85.96
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$7.06$85.96
Chest Freezer100W$6.78$82.52
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$6.78$82.52
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$6.78$82.52
Mini Fridge85W$6.73$81.83
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$6.41$77.93
Wine Cooler90W$6.10$74.27
PlayStation 5200W$5.65$68.77
Treadmill750W$5.30$64.47
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$5.18$63.04
Electric Hot Plate1200W$5.09$61.89
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$4.90$59.60
Microwave Oven1000W$4.71$57.31
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$4.71$57.31
Sous Vide Cooker800W$4.52$55.01
Countertop Ice Maker150W$4.52$55.01
Xbox Series X/S160W$4.52$55.01
LED TV (65-inch)115W$4.33$52.72
Laptop50W$4.24$51.57
32-inch Monitor45W$3.82$46.42
Electric Blanket100W$3.77$45.84
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$3.77$45.84
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$3.77$45.84
Electric Griddle1500W$3.53$42.98
Electric Wok1500W$3.53$42.98
Ceiling Fan60W$3.39$41.26
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$3.39$41.26
Landscape / Path Lights60W$3.39$41.26
Air Fryer1500W$3.18$38.68
Humidifier50W$3.01$36.68
LED TV (55-inch)80W$3.01$36.68
Tower Fan50W$2.83$34.38
A/V Receiver100W$2.83$34.38
Home Theater in a Box100W$2.83$34.38
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$2.83$34.38
Elliptical Trainer400W$2.83$34.38
Waffle Iron1100W$2.59$31.52
27-inch Monitor30W$2.54$30.94
Hair Dryer1800W$2.54$30.94
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$2.36$28.65
Toaster Oven1400W$2.31$28.08
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$2.26$27.51
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$2.26$27.51
Aquarium Light30W$2.26$27.51
Wi-Fi Router10W$2.26$27.51
Cable/DSL Modem10W$2.26$27.51
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$2.12$25.79
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$2.03$24.76
Desk Fan25W$1.88$22.92
Yogurt Maker25W$1.88$22.92
Halogen Bulb50W$1.88$22.92
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$1.81$22.01
External Hard Drive8W$1.81$22.01
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$1.81$22.01
Security System Panel8W$1.81$22.01
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$1.70$20.63
Powered Subwoofer60W$1.70$20.63
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$1.65$20.06
Electric Kettle1500W$1.41$17.19
Central Vacuum System1500W$1.41$17.19
3D Printer (FDM)120W$1.36$16.50
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$1.36$16.50
Rice Cooker500W$1.32$16.05
Bread Machine550W$1.30$15.76
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$1.21$14.67
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$1.13$13.75
Soundbar30W$1.13$13.75
Security Camera (Wired)5W$1.13$13.75
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$1.13$13.75
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$1.13$13.75
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.90$11.00
Video Doorbell4W$0.90$11.00
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.90$11.00
Toaster850W$0.80$9.74
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.75$9.17
Range Hood150W$0.71$8.60
Smart Thermostat3W$0.68$8.25
Clothes Iron1200W$0.68$8.25
Recessed Can Light12W$0.68$8.25
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.68$8.25
Food Processor700W$0.66$8.02
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.64$7.74
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.60$7.34
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.57$6.88
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.57$6.88
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.57$6.88
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.57$6.88
Well Pump1100W$0.52$6.30
Espresso Machine1350W$0.51$6.19
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.47$5.73
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.45$5.50
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.42$5.16
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.42$5.16
Floor Lamp15W$0.42$5.16
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.35$4.30
Nintendo Switch18W$0.34$4.13
Stand Mixer325W$0.31$3.72
Blu-ray Player15W$0.28$3.44
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.28$3.44
Security Flood Light30W$0.28$3.44
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.28$3.44
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.24$2.98
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.23$2.75
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.23$2.75
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.23$2.75
Juicer400W$0.19$2.29
Blender600W$0.17$2.06
Tablet Charger15W$0.17$2.06
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.15$1.83
Phone Charger5W$0.15$1.83
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.14$1.72
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.14$1.72
Paper Shredder250W$0.12$1.43
Garbage Disposal550W$0.10$1.26
Hand Mixer200W$0.09$1.15
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.09$1.15
Table Lamp10W$0.09$1.15
Sump Pump800W$0.08$0.92
Immersion Blender250W$0.07$0.86
Laser Printer500W$0.05$0.57
Rowing Machine8W$0.04$0.46
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.17
Electric Can Opener70W$0.01$0.08
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.06
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.01

Utilities serving California

  • PG&E
  • SCE
  • SDG&E

Deregulation status

partial

California has a mixed market — some customers can choose their supplier, others are served by the default utility.

Sources: www.eia.gov · www.cpuc.ca.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-12