Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 14.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.23 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.1¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.23
8.8 kWh
Per year
$14.82
105 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.62 | $7.41 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.23 | $14.82 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.47 | $29.64 |
New Mexico 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 Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 14.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.1¢ per day, $1.23 per month, or $14.82 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.23 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.