Cost to Run a Christmas Lights 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 (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.87 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
6.1¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.87
9.1 kWh
Per year
$22.45
110 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.22 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.87 | $22.45 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.74 | $44.89 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.87 per month, or $22.45 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.87 per month here versus $1.71 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.