Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.39 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
7.9¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.39
8.8 kWh
Per year
$28.70
105 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.9¢ | $1.20 | $14.35 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.9¢ | $2.39 | $28.70 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.78 | $57.40 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 7.9¢ per day, $2.39 per month, or $28.70 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.39 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.