Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 71% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.82 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
9.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.82
8.8 kWh
Per year
$33.85
105 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.41 | $16.92 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 9.3¢ | $2.82 | $33.85 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.64 | $67.70 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a wi-fi router in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 32.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 9.3¢ per day, $2.82 per month, or $33.85 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 71% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.82 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 32.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.