Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 16.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.90 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.90
17 kWh
Per year
$34.84
209 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.45 | $17.42 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.90 | $34.84 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.80 | $69.67 |
Indiana 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 Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 16.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.90 per month, or $34.84 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $2.90 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 16.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.