Cost to Run a 75-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 75-inch tv here costs $4.73 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.16
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.73
23 kWh
Per year
$56.83
277 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 7.8¢ | $2.37 | $28.41 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.73 | $56.83 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.47 | $114 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 75-inch tv in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a 75-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.73 per month, or $56.83 per year.
Is running a 75-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 $4.73 per month here versus $4.34 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.