How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Illinois?
A 60-watt refrigerator costs about 1¢ an hour in Illinois, or about $8.30 a month at 24 hours a day.
Average draw over a full day; the compressor runs on and off.
Illinois electricity averages 19.22¢ per kWh, about 6% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 36 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (40 W) | 1¢ | $0.18 | $5.54 | $67.35 |
| Typical (60 W) | 1¢ | $0.28 | $8.30 | $101 |
| High (100 W) | 2¢ | $0.46 | $13.84 | $168 |
Day, month and year assume 24 hours of use a day.
Other kitchen costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | $4.32 |
| Electric oven | 3,000 W | $17.30 |
| Slow cooker | 200 W | $9.23 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | 1,000 W | $2.88 |
| Microwave | 1,100 W | $1.59 |
| Coffee maker | 1,000 W | $1.44 |
| Chest freezer | 40 W | $5.54 |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | $10.38 |
Ways to spend less
- Small appliances like air fryers and slow cookers usually cost less than heating a full oven for small meals.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors closed and seals clean so the compressor runs less.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $5.34 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $5.57 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $5.60 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $5.69 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $5.77 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $5.84 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $5.87 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $5.88 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $5.99 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $6.03 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $6.03 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $6.03 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $6.13 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $6.16 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $6.22 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $6.26 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $6.45 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $6.51 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $6.56 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $6.57 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $6.61 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $6.65 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $6.65 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $6.67 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $6.68 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $6.88 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $6.94 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $7.02 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $7.15 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $7.22 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $7.27 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $7.36 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $7.72 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $8.08 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $8.21 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $8.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $9.09 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $9.20 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $9.30 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $10.35 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $10.36 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $10.65 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $11.57 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $11.70 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $12.08 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $12.62 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $12.69 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $12.96 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $13.02 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $14.36 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $19.99 |
At 60 watts for 24 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.