Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.56 per month.
Per hour
3.7¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.12
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.56
17 kWh
Per year
$42.76
209 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.78 | $21.38 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.56 | $42.76 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.12 | $85.52 |
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 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.56 per month, or $42.76 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.56 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.