Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.61 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.61
15 kWh
Per year
$31.36
175 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.68 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.61 | $31.36 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.22 | $62.72 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.61 per month, or $31.36 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $2.61 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.