Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.85 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.85
17 kWh
Per year
$34.21
209 kWh
By usage level in Alabama
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.42 | $17.10 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.4¢ | $2.85 | $34.21 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.70 | $68.42 |
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 16.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.4¢ per day, $2.85 per month, or $34.21 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 10% below the U.S. average: $2.85 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alabama right now?
Alabama residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.