Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 25th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.36 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.36
15 kWh
Per year
$28.38
175 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.9¢ | $1.18 | $14.19 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.8¢ | $2.36 | $28.38 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.73 | $56.76 |
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 16.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.8¢ per day, $2.36 per month, or $28.38 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 12% below the U.S. average: $2.36 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 16.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 25th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.