Residential electricity prices in Chicago, IL in April 2026 averaged approximately 20.47 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Chicago differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Chicago increased approximately 7%, from 17.55 ¢/kWh to 18.86 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Chicago in April 2026 averaged 14.29 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (April 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 Chicago 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 11%, from 10.91 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 12.10 $/Mcf (March 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 city of Chicago, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 2,695,598. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Chicago, IL, or for other information related to utilities in Chicago, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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