Cost to run appliances in Illinois
Electricity in Illinois averages 19.22¢ per kWh.
That's about 6% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 36 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 19.22¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.29 | $69.19 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.29 | $69.19 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.29 | $69.19 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $4.61 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $4.15 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.29 | $34.60 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.67 | $161 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.42 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 8¢ | $13.84 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $5.19 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 5¢ | $34.60 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.10 | $34.60 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $5.77 |
| Sump pump | $0.15 | $4.61 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.29 | $4.32 |
| Electric oven | $0.58 | $17.30 |
| Slow cooker | 4¢ | $9.23 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.19 | $2.88 |
| Microwave | $0.21 | $1.59 |
| Coffee maker | $0.19 | $1.44 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $8.30 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $5.54 |
| Dishwasher | $0.35 | $10.38 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.58 | $17.30 |
| Washing machine | $0.10 | $2.88 |
| Electric water heater | $0.86 | $77.84 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.17 | $41.52 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.67 | $161 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.31 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.88 |
| Gaming PC | 8¢ | $9.23 |
| PlayStation 5 | 4¢ | $3.46 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.77 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.38 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.38 | $83.03 |
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.