Cost to Run a Starlink Dish in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a starlink dish here costs $7.05 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 40–75 W
Per day
$0.23
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$7.05
44 kWh
Per year
$84.62
526 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.52 | $42.31 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.05 | $84.62 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.10 | $169 |
New Mexico vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a starlink dish in New Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a starlink dish with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $7.05 per month, or $84.62 per year.
Is running a starlink dish in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $7.05 per month here versus $8.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.