Cost to Run a 65-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 65-inch tv here costs $3.49 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.11
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.49
17 kWh
Per year
$41.86
204 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 5.7¢ | $1.74 | $20.93 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.49 | $41.86 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.97 | $83.73 |
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 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.49 per month, or $41.86 per year.
Is running a 65-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 $3.49 per month here versus $3.20 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.