Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.59 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
5.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.59
8.8 kWh
Per year
$19.13
105 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.80 | $9.57 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.59 | $19.13 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.19 | $38.26 |
Indiana 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 Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.59 per month, or $19.13 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.59 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.