Cost to Run a Electric Blanket 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 (8 hours/day), a electric blanket here costs $7.00 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 60–200 W
Per day
$0.23
8 hours/day
Per month
$7.00
36 kWh
Per year
$84.10
438 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.50 | $42.05 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.00 | $84.10 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.01 | $168 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric blanket in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric blanket with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $7.00 per month, or $84.10 per year.
Is running a electric blanket in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $7.00 per month here versus $6.68 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.