Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Wyoming
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.7¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 14th cheapest in the country, 22% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.15 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.1¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.15
15 kWh
Per year
$25.75
175 kWh
By usage level in Wyoming
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.88 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.15 | $25.75 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.29 | $51.51 |
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
At Wyoming's current average residential rate of 14.7¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.1¢ per day, $2.15 per month, or $25.75 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Wyoming more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Wyoming's rate is about 22% below the U.S. average: $2.15 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wyoming right now?
Wyoming residents pay an average of 14.7¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 14th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.