Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 17.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.50 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.50
15 kWh
Per year
$29.96
175 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.25 | $14.98 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.50 | $29.96 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.99 | $59.92 |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.2¢ per day, $2.50 per month, or $29.96 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $2.50 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 17.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.