Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.65 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
5.4¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.65
8.8 kWh
Per year
$19.76
105 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.88 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.65 | $19.76 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.29 | $39.53 |
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 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.65 per month, or $19.76 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.65 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.