Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.89 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
6.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.89
8.8 kWh
Per year
$22.71
105 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.95 | $11.35 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.2¢ | $1.89 | $22.71 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.78 | $45.41 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 6.2¢ per day, $1.89 per month, or $22.71 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.89 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.