Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.67 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
8.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.67
8.8 kWh
Per year
$32.06
105 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.34 | $16.03 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.8¢ | $2.67 | $32.06 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.34 | $64.12 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 8.8¢ per day, $2.67 per month, or $32.06 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.67 per month here versus $1.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.