Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $3.17 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.10
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$3.17
15 kWh
Per year
$38.02
175 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.58 | $19.01 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.17 | $38.02 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.33 | $76.04 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.17 per month, or $38.02 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.17 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.