Cost to Run a Hot Tub 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 (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $30.85 per month.
Per hour
$0.31
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.01
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$30.85
150 kWh
Per year
$370
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.51 | $15.42 | $185 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.01 | $30.85 | $370 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $2.03 | $61.70 | $741 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.01 per day, $30.85 per month, or $370 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $30.85 per month here versus $28.29 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.