Cost to Run a Phone Charger 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 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.11 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.11
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.35
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 5.6¢ | $0.67 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.11 | $1.35 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.22 | $2.69 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.4¢ per day, $0.11 per month, or $1.35 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.11 per month here versus $0.10 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.