Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 14.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.06 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.06
15 kWh
Per year
$24.70
175 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.4¢ | $1.03 | $12.35 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.8¢ | $2.06 | $24.70 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.11 | $49.41 |
New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 14.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.8¢ per day, $2.06 per month, or $24.70 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $2.06 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.