Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Alaska
Alaska's average residential electricity rate is 28.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 53% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.90 per month.
Per hour
5.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.16
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.90
17 kWh
Per year
$58.82
209 kWh
By usage level in Alaska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.90 | $58.82 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.80 | $118 |
Alaska 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 Alaska?
At Alaska's current average residential rate of 28.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.90 per month, or $58.82 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Alaska more expensive than average?
Yes. Alaska's electricity costs about 53% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.90 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alaska right now?
Alaska residents pay an average of 28.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.