Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 23.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 30% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.15 per month.
Per hour
4.3¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.14
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.15
17 kWh
Per year
$49.85
209 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.8¢ | $2.08 | $24.93 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.15 | $49.85 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.30 | $99.71 |
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 23.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.15 per month, or $49.85 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.15 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 23.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.