Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $1.98 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.5¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.98
15 kWh
Per year
$23.83
175 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $0.99 | $11.91 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.5¢ | $1.98 | $23.83 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.97 | $47.65 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.98 per month, or $23.83 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $1.98 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.