Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.27 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.27
8.8 kWh
Per year
$15.24
105 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.63 | $7.62 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.27 | $15.24 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.54 | $30.48 |
South Dakota 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 Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.2¢ per day, $1.27 per month, or $15.24 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.27 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.