Electricity rates in Illinois
See the latest average electricity prices in Illinois and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.19
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.19
per kWh
Commercial
$0.15
per kWh
Industrial
$0.12
per kWh
vs US average
+5%
more expensive
Price rank
#17
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$170
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Illinois compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Illinois electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in Illinois
Estimated energy cost at Illinois's average residential rate of $0.19/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $105.71 | $1,268.52/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $134.54 | $1,614.48/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $172.98 | $2,075.76/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $221.03 | $2,652.36/yr |
Illinois electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Illinois's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$125.32
600 kWh · ≈ $4.12/day
Per day
$4.12
Per year
$1,503.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy92%
- Fixed charge8%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Illinois: common questions
Illinois's average residential electricity price is $0.19 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 5% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #17 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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