Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.36 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.5¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.36
8.8 kWh
Per year
$16.29
105 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.68 | $8.15 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.36 | $16.29 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.71 | $32.59 |
South 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 South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.5¢ per day, $1.36 per month, or $16.29 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $1.36 per month here versus $1.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.