Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $2.48 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
8.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.48
8.8 kWh
Per year
$29.75
105 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.24 | $14.87 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.48 | $29.75 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.96 | $59.50 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 8.2¢ per day, $2.48 per month, or $29.75 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.48 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.