Cost to Run a Vacuum Cleaner 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 (2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each), a vacuum cleaner here costs $0.71 per month.
Per use
8.2¢
0.4 kWh per use
Per day
2.3¢
2 uses/week at 0.4 kWh each
Per month
$0.71
3.5 kWh
Per year
$8.55
42 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 1.2¢ | $0.36 | $4.28 |
| Typical (2×/week) | 2.3¢ | $0.71 | $8.55 |
| Heavy (4×/week) | 4.7¢ | $1.42 | $17.10 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a vacuum cleaner in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a vacuum cleaner with typical usage costs about 2.3¢ per day, $0.71 per month, or $8.55 per year.
Is running a vacuum cleaner in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.71 per month here versus $0.65 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.