Dishwashers / California
Cost to run a dishwasher in California
A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher costs about $80.33 a year to run in California, or $6.69 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 33.61 cents per kWh (July 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $80.33
- Over ten years
- $803 today’s price
- Price in California
- 33.61 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 734 current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers (239 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.
By type of dishwasher
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 703 | 240 | $80.66 | $6.72 | $67.22 to $80.66 |
| Compact | 31 | 155 | $52.10 | $4.34 | $26.89 to $52.10 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How California compares
California’s average residential price is 109% above the median US state, ranking 2 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months California’s price rose 2.9%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at California’s price:
- Loch L1126 (compact): 80 kWh a year, about $26.89 in California
- Fisher & Paykel DW24UT2I3 (standard): 210 kWh a year, about $70.58 in California
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all dishwashers by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in California?
A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher (the median of 734 current listings, 239 kWh a year) costs about $80.33 a year, or $6.69 a month, at California's average residential price of 33.61 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $52.10 (compact) to $80.66 (standard).
Is electricity expensive in California?
California's average residential price is 33.61 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 109% above the median state and 2 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii.
Will my dishwasher cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any dishwasher page for a closer number.