Cost to Run a Hot Tub in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $53.12 per month.
Per hour
$0.53
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.75
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$53.12
150 kWh
Per year
$638
1,807 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.87 | $26.56 | $319 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.75 | $53.12 | $638 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $3.49 | $106 | $1,276 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.75 per day, $53.12 per month, or $638 per year.
Is running a hot tub in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $53.12 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.