Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 27% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.04 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
6.7¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.04
8.8 kWh
Per year
$24.49
105 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.4¢ | $1.02 | $12.25 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.7¢ | $2.04 | $24.49 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.08 | $48.99 |
New Jersey 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 Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 6.7¢ per day, $2.04 per month, or $24.49 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 27% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.04 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.