Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 14.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 10th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.24 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.1¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.24
8.8 kWh
Per year
$14.93
105 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.62 | $7.46 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.24 | $14.93 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.49 | $29.85 |
Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
At Louisiana's current average residential rate of 14.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.1¢ per day, $1.24 per month, or $14.93 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.24 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 14.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 10th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.