Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.33 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
7.7¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.33
8.8 kWh
Per year
$27.96
105 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.16 | $13.98 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.7¢ | $2.33 | $27.96 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.66 | $55.92 |
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 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 7.7¢ per day, $2.33 per month, or $27.96 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.33 per month here versus $1.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.