Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a wi-fi router here costs $1.38 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 6–20 W
Per day
4.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$1.38
8.8 kWh
Per year
$16.61
105 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.3¢ | $0.69 | $8.30 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.38 | $16.61 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.77 | $33.22 |
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 15.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.6¢ per day, $1.38 per month, or $16.61 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $1.38 per month here versus $1.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.