LA & the Valleys
Pasadena utility bills in 2026
That's about $6,820 a year for electricity, water, gas, sewer and trash: roughly $680 in a summer month and $456 in winter. Electricity is the biggest piece at $315 a month. The same house in nearby San Marino would cost about $42 a month more.
Medium confidence. Built mostly from official rate schedules; at least one service uses an older or partly confirmed rate.
Estimated bills by household
| Household | Average month | Summer month | Winter month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment700 sq ft · 1 person · sewer & trash in rent | $199 | $194 | $204 | $2,384 |
| 2-bed apartment1,000 sq ft · 2 people · sewer & trash in rent | $324 | $371 | $277 | $3,889 |
| 3-bed house1,600 sq ft · 3 people | $568 | $680 | $456 | $6,820 |
| House + ADU1,600 + 600 sq ft · 5 people · shared meters | $911 | $1,028 | $794 | $10,928 |
| 4-bed with pool2,600 sq ft · 4 people | $1,106 | $1,357 | $855 | $13,271 |
Summer is June to September; the average month is halfway between summer and winter. No solar. Apartment rows assume sewer and trash are included in rent, which is common in LA & the Valleys.
Where the money goes
Typical 3-bed house, 1,600 sq ft, 3 people, central AC, gas heat, small yard.
| Service | Average month | Provider | Rate basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | $315 | Pasadena Water & Power | high Oct 1, 2026 · sourcePWP rate card: $12.60 customer + $7.50 grid access, tiered distribution, energy, transmission and public-benefit charges, plus 7.67% utility users tax and 4.34% underground surtax. Summer card not yet posted, so winter rates are used year-round; the 7.43% street-light tax on use above 1,000 kWh is not included. |
| Water | $93 | Pasadena Water & Power | high Jul 1, 2026 · sourcePWP single-family water, 3/4-inch meter, plus 7.67% utility users tax |
| Gas | $105 | SoCalGas | medium SoCalGas residential rate, 2026 average price per therm plus monthly customer charge |
| Sewer | $15 | City of Pasadena | medium Oct 2026 · sourcePasadena residential sewer: $7.24 + $0.76 per HCF (capped at 13 HCF). LA County Sanitation's annual charge on the property tax bill is not included. |
| Trash | $40 | City of Pasadena | medium Jul 1, 2026 · sourcePasadena single-family 60-gallon cart, from the council-adopted multi-year schedule |
How Pasadena compares nearby
| Same 3-bed house in | Average month | Difference | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | $568 | — | medium |
| Altadena2 mi away · Southern California Edison | $563 | −$5 | low |
| San Marino3 mi away · Southern California Edison | $611 | +$42 | low |
| South Pasadena4 mi away · Southern California Edison | $586 | +$18 | low |
| Eagle Rock4 mi away · LADWP | $709 | +$140 | high |
| Highland Park4 mi away · LADWP | $697 | +$129 | high |
| Alhambra5 mi away · Southern California Edison | $558 | −$10 | low |
Pasadena ranks 2 of 23 (cheapest first) among the LA & the Valleys places BillSwap covers. See every city.
Climate and usage
The average July high in Pasadena is about 91°F. For the typical 3-bed house we model about 1,302 kWh of electricity in a summer month vs 582 in winter, and about 8,200 gallons of water a month in summer vs 6,500 in winter. Appliances and occupants are the same in every city; heating, cooling and yard watering follow the local climate.
Good to know
City-owned utility.
Ways to lower your bill in Pasadena
Discount programs for Pasadena Water & Power customers and SoCalGas (CARE applies to gas too). Programs and income limits change; confirm with the provider. More savings tips.
- Pasadena Water and Power assistancePWP offers income-qualified help for electric and water bills. Programs and funding change, so check PWP’s customer-assistance pages or call before applying.
- CARE gas discountYour electric utility runs its own programs, but if your gas comes from SoCalGas or SDG&E, CARE takes 20% off the gas bill. 2026–27 income limits: $43,280 for 1–2 people, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4.
- LIHEAP (federal energy bill help)A one-time payment toward heating or cooling bills, or emergency help if you face a shutoff, plus free weatherization. 2026 monthly income limits start at $3,332 for 1 person and $6,407 for 4. Apply through your local agency, found on the state CSD site.
- 211 LAFree referral line (dial 2-1-1) that finds local utility discounts and bill-payment help, including city programs not listed here.
How these estimates work
BillSwap models one household's monthly use (kWh of electricity, gallons of water, therms of gas) from its size, occupants and climate, then runs it through each utility's published rate schedule: tiers, fixed monthly charges and, where known, local utility taxes. Sewer and trash use each city's charge. Nothing here comes from a real bill, so your actual bill will differ with your habits, appliances and exact address. Describe your own household for a closer estimate.
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