Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 13.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.03 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.7¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.03
15 kWh
Per year
$24.35
175 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $1.01 | $12.18 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.7¢ | $2.03 | $24.35 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.06 | $48.71 |
Montana 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 Montana?
At Montana's current average residential rate of 13.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.7¢ per day, $2.03 per month, or $24.35 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Montana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $2.03 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 13.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.