Cost to Run a Gaming PC 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 (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $11.59 per month.
Per hour
9.2¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.38
4 hours/day
Per month
$11.59
57 kWh
Per year
$139
679 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.80 | $69.59 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.59 | $139 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.76 | $23.18 | $278 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a gaming pc in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.38 per day, $11.59 per month, or $139 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $11.59 per month here versus $10.63 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.