Cost to Run a Hot Tub in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 33.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 81% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $50.11 per month.
Per hour
$0.50
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.65
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$50.11
150 kWh
Per year
$602
1,807 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $25.05 | $301 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.65 | $50.11 | $602 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $3.30 | $100 | $1,203 |
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 33.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.65 per day, $50.11 per month, or $602 per year.
Is running a hot tub in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 81% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $50.11 per month here versus $27.69 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 33.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.