Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.11 per month.
Per hour
3.2¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.11
17 kWh
Per year
$37.34
209 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 5.1¢ | $1.55 | $18.67 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.11 | $37.34 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.22 | $74.68 |
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 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.11 per month, or $37.34 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 5% below the U.S. average: $3.11 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.