Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.70 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
5.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.70
8.8 kWh
Per year
$20.39
105 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.8¢ | $0.85 | $10.20 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.6¢ | $1.70 | $20.39 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.40 | $40.79 |
Delaware 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 Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 5.6¢ per day, $1.70 per month, or $20.39 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.70 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.