Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 16¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.78 per month.
Per hour
2.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
9.1¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.78
17 kWh
Per year
$33.38
209 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.69 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.78 | $33.38 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.56 | $66.75 |
Iowa 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 Iowa?
At Iowa's current average residential rate of 16¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 9.1¢ per day, $2.78 per month, or $33.38 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.78 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 16¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.