Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.87 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
9.5¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.87
15 kWh
Per year
$34.51
175 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.44 | $17.26 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 9.5¢ | $2.87 | $34.51 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.75 | $69.03 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 9.5¢ per day, $2.87 per month, or $34.51 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.87 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.