Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.32 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.32
8.8 kWh
Per year
$15.87
105 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.66 | $7.94 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.32 | $15.87 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.64 | $31.75 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.3¢ per day, $1.32 per month, or $15.87 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $1.32 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 15.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.