Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) in Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate is 48¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 51st cheapest in the country, 162% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $1.75 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
5.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.75
3.6 kWh
Per year
$21.02
44 kWh
By usage level in Hawaii
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.9¢ | $0.88 | $10.51 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.75 | $21.02 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.50 | $42.05 |
Hawaii vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in Hawaii?
At Hawaii's current average residential rate of 48¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 5.8¢ per day, $1.75 per month, or $21.02 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Hawaii more expensive than average?
Yes. Hawaii's electricity costs about 162% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.75 per month here versus $0.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii residents pay an average of 48¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 51st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.