Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.66 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.7¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.66
15 kWh
Per year
$31.89
175 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.33 | $15.94 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.66 | $31.89 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.31 | $63.77 |
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 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.7¢ per day, $2.66 per month, or $31.89 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.66 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.