Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.62 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
5.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.62
8.8 kWh
Per year
$19.45
105 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.81 | $9.72 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.3¢ | $1.62 | $19.45 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.24 | $38.89 |
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 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 5.3¢ per day, $1.62 per month, or $19.45 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.62 per month here versus $1.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.