Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.79 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
5.9¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.79
8.8 kWh
Per year
$21.55
105 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.77 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.79 | $21.55 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.10 |
Illinois 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 Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 5.9¢ per day, $1.79 per month, or $21.55 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.79 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.