Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.92 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.92
17 kWh
Per year
$35.04
209 kWh
By usage level in Alabama
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.46 | $17.52 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.92 | $35.04 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.84 | $70.09 |
Alabama vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Alabama?
At Alabama's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.92 per month, or $35.04 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Alabama more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Alabama's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $2.92 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alabama right now?
Alabama residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.