Cost to Run a Electric Oven 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 (1 hour/day), a electric oven here costs $14.01 per month.
Per hour
$0.46
at 2,000–5,000 W
Per day
$0.46
1 hour/day
Per month
$14.01
73 kWh
Per year
$168
876 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.00 | $84.10 |
| Typical (1 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.01 | $168 |
| Heavy (2 hrs/day) | $0.92 | $28.02 | $336 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric oven in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric oven with typical usage costs about $0.46 per day, $14.01 per month, or $168 per year.
Is running a electric oven in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $14.01 per month here versus $13.35 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.