Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.30 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.30
8.8 kWh
Per year
$15.66
105 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.65 | $7.83 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.30 | $15.66 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.61 | $31.33 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.3¢ per day, $1.30 per month, or $15.66 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $1.30 per month here versus $1.65 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.