Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV 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 (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $2.55 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
8.4¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.55
12 kWh
Per year
$30.64
149 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.28 | $15.32 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.55 | $30.64 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.10 | $61.28 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 55-inch tv in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about 8.4¢ per day, $2.55 per month, or $30.64 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.55 per month here versus $2.34 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.