Most Expensive Cities for Electricity (2024)
US cities with 10,000+ population, ranked by highest residential electricity rates.
48.31¢
Highest: Hilo, HI
16.70¢
National avg
+31.61¢
Premium vs avg
Top 50 Most Expensive Cities for Electricity (10K+ population)
Cities with at least 10,000 residents, ranked by residential rate using 2024 EIA Form 861 data. National average rate: 16.70¢/kWh.
| Rank | City | State | Residential Rate | vs National | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hilo | HI | 48.31¢ per kWh | +31.61¢ | 50,971 |
2 | Kailua Kona | HI | 48.31¢ per kWh | +31.61¢ | 40,805 |
3 | Kamuela | HI | 48.31¢ per kWh | +31.61¢ | 13,326 |
4 | Keaau | HI | 48.31¢ per kWh | +31.61¢ | 19,449 |
5 | Pahoa | HI | 48.31¢ per kWh | +31.61¢ | 14,225 |
6 | Kahului | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 25,889 |
7 | Kihei | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 29,249 |
8 | Lahaina | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 21,766 |
9 | Makawao | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 18,782 |
10 | Wailuku | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 32,647 |
11 | Haiku | HI | 43.96¢ per kWh | +27.26¢ | 11,452 |
12 | Alpine | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 18,300 |
13 | Bonita | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 17,445 |
14 | Camp Pendleton | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 11,181 |
15 | Cardiff By The Sea | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 11,764 |
16 | Chula Vista | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 272,064 |
17 | Coronado | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 18,495 |
18 | Dana Point | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 26,198 |
19 | Del Mar | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 13,260 |
20 | El Cajon | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 173,597 |
21 | Encinitas | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 50,030 |
22 | Imperial Beach | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 25,897 |
23 | La Jolla | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 44,359 |
24 | Lakeside | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 45,978 |
25 | Lemon Grove | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 27,531 |
26 | National City | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 57,173 |
27 | Oceanside | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 197,994 |
28 | Poway | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 48,555 |
29 | Ramona | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 37,397 |
30 | San Clemente | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 67,298 |
31 | San Diego | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 1,330,316 |
32 | San Marcos | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 100,367 |
33 | San Ysidro | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 26,507 |
34 | Santee | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 59,739 |
35 | Solana Beach | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 11,996 |
36 | Spring Valley | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 73,468 |
37 | Carlsbad | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 114,500 |
38 | La Mesa | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 74,626 |
39 | Vista | CA | 43.63¢ per kWh | +26.93¢ | 117,086 |
40 | Aiea | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 40,504 |
41 | Ewa Beach | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 83,467 |
42 | Honolulu | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 415,471 |
43 | Kaneohe | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 56,245 |
44 | Kapolei | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 49,316 |
45 | Pearl City | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 37,740 |
46 | Wahiawa | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 41,293 |
47 | Waianae | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 49,879 |
48 | Waimanalo | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 10,315 |
49 | Waipahu | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 72,717 |
50 | Kailua | HI | 42.87¢ per kWh | +26.17¢ | 50,985 |