Cost to run appliances in California
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
Bottom line: California pays 31.8¢/kWh on average — 88% above the US average, #49 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $87.00/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
47.7¢
per hour running
$2.86
per day
$87.00
per month
$1045
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 31.8¢/kWh (California). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at California rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in California — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.