CALIFORNIA – Payless Power published a report, last month, listing the most expensive cities to cool a home in America.
Seven cities in California came in the top 10, with Victorville taking the 5th most expensive city to cool a home in the US.
Researchers say they analyzed electricity rates, home sizes, local climates, and energy efficiency, to shed light on the financial impact of keeping a home comfortable during the hottest months of the year.
Where residents face the highest and lowest expenses
Indio took the top spot for most expensive city to cool a home in the US. Other cities in California are Bakersfield (2), Victorville (5), San Bernardino (6), Fresno (7), Modesto (8), and Moreno Valley (9).
McAllen, Texas came in third on the list with Brownsville, Texas at fourth and Glendale, Arizona in the number 10 spot.
The cheapest cities to cool a home are Anchorage, Denver, and Seattle.
Californians pay $12.6 billion more than other states for electricity
California’s residential prices were the highest among the contiguous states and DC.