Cost to Run a Home Sauna 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 (2 uses/week at 6 kWh each), a home sauna here costs $10.68 per month.
Per use
$1.23
6 kWh per use
Per day
$0.35
2 uses/week at 6 kWh each
Per month
$10.68
52 kWh
Per year
$128
626 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | $0.18 | $5.34 | $64.14 |
| Typical (2×/week) | $0.35 | $10.68 | $128 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | $0.70 | $21.37 | $257 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a home sauna in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a home sauna with typical usage costs about $0.35 per day, $10.68 per month, or $128 per year.
Is running a home sauna in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $10.68 per month here versus $9.80 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.