Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.62 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
8.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.62
8.8 kWh
Per year
$31.43
105 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.72 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.62 | $31.43 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.24 | $62.86 |
New York 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 York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.62 per month, or $31.43 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.62 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.