Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Wyoming
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest in the country, 20% 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
$15.56
105 kWh
By usage level in Wyoming
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.65 | $7.78 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.30 | $15.56 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.59 | $31.12 |
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
At Wyoming's current average residential rate of 14.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a wi-fi router with typical usage costs about 4.3¢ per day, $1.30 per month, or $15.56 per year.
Is running a wi-fi router in Wyoming more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Wyoming's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: $1.30 per month here versus $1.61 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wyoming right now?
Wyoming residents pay an average of 14.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.