Cost to Run a Starlink Dish in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a starlink dish here costs $6.65 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–75 W
Per day
$0.22
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$6.65
44 kWh
Per year
$79.89
526 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.33 | $39.95 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.65 | $79.89 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.44 | $13.31 | $160 |
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 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a starlink dish with typical usage costs about $0.22 per day, $6.65 per month, or $79.89 per year.
Is running a starlink dish in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 19% below the U.S. average: $6.65 per month here versus $8.23 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.