Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.79 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
9.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.79
15 kWh
Per year
$33.46
175 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.73 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.79 | $33.46 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.57 | $66.93 |
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 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.79 per month, or $33.46 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.79 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.