Cost to Run a Refrigerator 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a refrigerator here costs $22.44 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.74
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$22.44
109 kWh
Per year
$269
1,314 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.22 | $135 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.74 | $22.44 | $269 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.48 | $44.87 | $539 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a refrigerator with typical usage costs about $0.74 per day, $22.44 per month, or $269 per year.
Is running a refrigerator in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $22.44 per month here versus $20.57 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.