Residential electricity prices in 60649 in May 2026 averaged approximately 23.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 29% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 60649 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 60649 increased approximately 12%, from 18.28 ¢/kWh to 20.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 60649 in May 2026 averaged 15.39 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 22% less than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chicago natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 60649 (Chicago, IL) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chicago (Illinois) increased approximately 5%, from 13.55 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 14.29 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Chicago solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Chicago levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 60649 is associated with the city of Chicago, IL in Cook County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 60649, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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