WiFi Router Energy Cost Calculator
Wireless networking device providing WiFi internet access throughout the home.
Power Draw
12W
watts
Annual kWh
105
avg usage
Annual Cost
$14
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.08 tons
carbon impact
WiFi Router Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.04
Monthly Cost
$1.14
Annual Cost
$14
Lifetime Cost
$68
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 15% vs standard models
~$2/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 15% more energy
~$2/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Disable unused bands
- ✓Schedule WiFi off during sleep hours
- ✓Update firmware for efficiency
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Router (current) | 12W | 105 | $14 |
| Mesh WiFi System (3-pack) | 30W | 263 | $34 |
WiFi Router Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$100
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$14
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$68
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$168
WiFi Router Energy FAQ
WiFi Router Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a wifi router does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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