Residential electricity prices in Santa Barbara, CA in August 2026 averaged approximately 29.75 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 64% more than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Santa Barbara differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Santa Barbara increased approximately 6%, from 31.72 ¢/kWh to 33.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Santa Barbara in August 2026 averaged 21.25 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 21% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Santa Barbara natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Santa Barbara natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Santa Barbara (California) decreased approximately 4%, from 22.17 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 21.35 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Santa Barbara solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Santa Barbara levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Santa Barbara, CA in Santa Barbara County has an approximate population of 88,410. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Santa Barbara, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Santa Barbara, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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