Residential electricity prices in 60685 in September 2025 averaged approximately 19.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 5% more than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 60685 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in 60685 increased approximately 16%, from 15.62 ¢/kWh to 18.09 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 60685 in September 2025 averaged 21.55 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chicago natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 60685 (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 12%, from 20.69 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 23.23 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 60685 (Chicago, IL) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Chicago values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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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]
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The ZIP code 60685 is associated with the city of Chicago, IL in Cook County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 60685, or for other information related to utilities in Illinois, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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