Electricity Cost in Illinois
The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 23.85¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $215 per month or $2576 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
23.85 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$214.65
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2575.80
vs national (monthly)
+$48.69
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How Illinois Compares
State rate
23.85 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
+29.3%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Illinois costs 29% more than the national average.
- Illinois ranks #12 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Illinois shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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City electricity costs in Illinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Illinois?
- The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 23.85 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $214.65.
- Is electricity in Illinois cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Illinois costs about $48.69 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Illinois?
- At the average rate of 23.85¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $214.65 per month, or about $2575.80 per year.