Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV 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 (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $3.27 per month.
Per hour
2.1¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.11
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.27
17 kWh
Per year
$39.21
204 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.60 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.27 | $39.21 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.53 | $78.42 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 65-inch tv in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.27 per month, or $39.21 per year.
Is running a 65-inch tv in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.27 per month here versus $3.11 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.