Cost to Run a Laptop 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 (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.10 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.9¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.10
11 kWh
Per year
$25.23
131 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.05 | $12.61 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.10 | $25.23 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.20 | $50.46 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.9¢ per day, $2.10 per month, or $25.23 per year.
Is running a laptop in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.10 per month here versus $2.00 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.