Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Idaho
Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 32% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.21 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.21
17 kWh
Per year
$26.49
209 kWh
By usage level in Idaho
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.10 | $13.25 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.21 | $26.49 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.41 | $52.98 |
Idaho 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 Idaho?
At Idaho's current average residential rate of 12.7¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.21 per month, or $26.49 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Idaho more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Idaho's rate is about 32% below the U.S. average: $2.21 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Idaho right now?
Idaho residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.