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ComEd vs Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy has 4.4% cheaper electricity at 15.56¢/kWh vs 16.27¢/kWh for ComEd. A typical customer saves about $6.39/month with the cheaper utility.

ComEd

16.27¢

per kWh

4,000,000 customers

Illinois

Xcel Energy

15.56¢

per kWh

1,400,000 customers

Colorado

Detailed Comparison

MetricComEdXcel EnergyNational Avg
Avg Rate16.27¢/kWh15.56¢/kWh17.22¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Bill (900 kWh)$146.43$140.04$154.98
Est. Annual Bill$1,757.16$1,680.48$1,859.76
Customers Served4,000,0001,400,000
Service StateIllinoisColorado
Service TypeElectricElectric & Gas

Bottom Line: ComEd vs Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy offers the lower electricity rate at 15.56¢/kWh — 4.4% cheaper than ComEd's 16.27¢/kWh. On a typical 900 kWh/month household, that's a savings of $6.39/month or $76.68/year.

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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)