Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 14.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.45 per month.
Per hour
2.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.1¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.45
17 kWh
Per year
$29.41
209 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.22 | $14.71 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.90 | $58.82 |
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 14.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.1¢ per day, $2.45 per month, or $29.41 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 23% below the U.S. average: $2.45 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.