Residential electricity prices in 93406 in July 2025 averaged approximately 32.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 86% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (July 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 93406 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2024 to June 2025 - residential electricity prices in 93406 increased approximately 1%, from 33.07 ¢/kWh to 33.52 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 93406 in July 2025 averaged 22.22 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of San Luis Obispo natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 93406 (San Luis Obispo, CA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Luis Obispo (California) increased approximately 25%, from 17.15 $/Mcf (June 2024) to 21.52 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 93406 (San Luis Obispo, CA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare San Luis Obispo values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of San Luis Obispo solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Luis Obispo levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 93406 is associated with the city of San Luis Obispo, CA in San Luis Obispo County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 93406, or for other information related to utilities in California, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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