Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.80 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
9.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.80
15 kWh
Per year
$33.64
175 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.40 | $16.82 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.80 | $33.64 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.60 | $67.28 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.80 per month, or $33.64 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.80 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.