Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $13.46 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.44
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$13.46
66 kWh
Per year
$162
788 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.73 | $80.81 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.44 | $13.46 | $162 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.89 | $26.92 | $323 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a chest freezer in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.44 per day, $13.46 per month, or $162 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $13.46 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.