Question 1

Electricity Cost in Illinois

Accepted Answer

The residential electricity rate in Illinois is 17.69¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #35 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Illinois 1% below average.

Question 2

Is electricity expensive in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Illinois's electricity rate of 17.69¢/kWh is 1% cheaper than the US average. It ranks #35 out of 51 states (cheapest to most expensive).

Residential Rate	17.69¢/kWh
Commercial Rate	13.07¢/kWh
Industrial Rate	10.14¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)	17.92¢/kWh