STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / IL
Illinois electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 23.85¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate23.85¢
1 month+16.5%
1 year+28.4%
5 years+68.2%
Cost to run common equipment in Illinois
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $35 | $419 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $4 | $50 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $57 | $687 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $67 | $801 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $72 | $859 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $44 | $522 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $43 | $515 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $89 | $1,073 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $12 | $143 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $9 | $112 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $6 | $74 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $10 | $124 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $14 | $172 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $18 | $215 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $7 | $83 |