Is City of Glendale cheaper than City of Pasadena?

No — in 2024 City of Glendale customers averaged 33.81 cents/kWh versus 25.98 for City of Pasadena (EIA-861). City of Pasadena was cheaper by 7.83 cents, about $846 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from City of Glendale to City of Pasadena?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. California has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is City of Glendale more expensive than City of Pasadena?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between City of Glendale and City of Pasadena territory all feed the 7.83-cent gap.

City of Glendale vs City of Pasadena: Which Is Cheaper? (California, 2024)

City of Pasadena customers paid less: an average 25.98¢/kWh in 2024 versus 33.81¢/kWh at City of Glendale (EIA-861) — a gap of 7.83¢/kWh, worth about $846 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 CA county (Los Angeles). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (CA, EIA-861)

City of Glendale vs City of Pasadena — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	City of Glendale	City of Pasadena
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	33.81	25.98
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	25.08	24.14
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$3,652	$2,806
Residential customers (2024)	77,563	58,551
Ownership	Municipal	Municipal
Counties served in CA	1	1

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: City of Glendale · City of Pasadena · California overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Los Angeles county (CA, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; City of Glendale and City of Pasadena do not compete for the same meters. California is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (cpuc.ca.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is City of Glendale cheaper than City of Pasadena?: No — in 2024 City of Glendale customers averaged 33.81 cents/kWh versus 25.98 for City of Pasadena (EIA-861). City of Pasadena was cheaper by 7.83 cents, about $846 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from City of Glendale to City of Pasadena?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. California has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is City of Glendale more expensive than City of Pasadena?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between City of Glendale and City of Pasadena territory all feed the 7.83-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.