Cost to Run a Starlink Dish in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a starlink dish here costs $11.12 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 40–75 W
Per day
$0.37
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$11.12
44 kWh
Per year
$134
526 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.56 | $66.75 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.12 | $134 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.73 | $22.24 | $267 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a starlink dish with typical usage costs about $0.37 per day, $11.12 per month, or $134 per year.
Is running a starlink dish in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $11.12 per month here versus $8.23 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.