Electricity Affordability in Illinois
Electricity affordability in Illinois reflects how expensive electricity is relative to typical residential usage. This page summarizes the current rate, estimated bills, and how Illinois compares to the national average.
Current Electricity Rate
The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 16.96¢/kWh.
Illinois is close to national average.
Estimated Electricity Bills
At 900 kWh per month—a common residential usage level—the estimated monthly bill in Illinois is about $152.64, or $1831.68 per year.
That is lower than the national average estimated bill ($158.13/month) by 3.5%.
- 500 kWh: ~$84.80/month
- 1000 kWh: ~$169.60/month
- 1500 kWh: ~$254.40/month
See average electricity bill in Illinois for more bill estimates.
Affordability Context
Electricity cost affects household budgets differently depending on usage, income, and local rates. States with lower rates tend to have lower estimated bills and may be more affordable for typical usage levels.
Illinois ranks in the middle tier of states by affordability.
See most affordable electricity by state and least affordable electricity for full rankings.
Related Pages
National Context
Compare electricity affordability across all states:
- Electricity Affordability in the United States — National hub for affordability analysis
- Electricity Cost by State — Rates and estimated costs
- Electricity Insights — Most expensive and cheapest states
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