How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Illinois?
500 kWh of electricity costs about $102.35 in Illinois at the state's average rate of 20.47 ¢/kWh. That uses the all-in average rate — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already inside it; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Illinois average rate | 20.47 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 500 kWh cost | $102.35 |
| U.S. average cost | $96.60 |
Compared to U.S. average
500 kWh in Illinois is more expensive by $5.75 compared to the U.S. average.
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Estimated cost: $102.35
500 kWh × 20.47 ¢/kWh = $102.35 (Illinois)
For 500 kWh, the lowest state average is North Dakota ($61.75) and the highest is Hawaii ($233.10).
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026.
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State cost and bill pathways for Illinois
- Illinois electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Illinois
- Illinois electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Illinois electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Chicago electricity estimate (Illinois) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Illinois — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Illinois household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Illinois electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Illinois — State electricity inflation analysis
- Illinois electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 600 kWh cost in Illinois — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 300 kWh in Illinois — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 100 kWh in Illinois — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Illinois electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Illinois
- Illinois electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Illinois vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Illinois vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Illinois electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Illinois electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Illinois average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Illinois electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Illinois — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.