Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.34 per month.
Per hour
3.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.11
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.34
17 kWh
Per year
$40.05
209 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.67 | $20.03 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.34 | $40.05 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.67 | $80.10 |
Illinois 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 Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.34 per month, or $40.05 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.34 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.