Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 security camera (wired) here costs $0.75 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
2.5¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.75
3.6 kWh
Per year
$8.98
44 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.2¢ | $0.37 | $4.49 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 2.5¢ | $0.75 | $8.98 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.50 | $17.96 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 2.5¢ per day, $0.75 per month, or $8.98 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.75 per month here versus $0.69 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.