Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.66 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.7¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.66
17 kWh
Per year
$31.92
209 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.33 | $15.96 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.66 | $31.92 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.32 | $63.83 |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.7¢ per day, $2.66 per month, or $31.92 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $2.66 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.