Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 security camera (wired) here costs $0.70 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
2.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.70
3.6 kWh
Per year
$8.37
44 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.1¢ | $0.35 | $4.18 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 2.3¢ | $0.70 | $8.37 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.73 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 2.3¢ per day, $0.70 per month, or $8.37 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.70 per month here versus $0.67 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.