Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Kentucky
Kentucky's average residential electricity rate is 13.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 7th cheapest in the country, 25% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.40 per month.
Per hour
2.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.9¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.40
17 kWh
Per year
$28.79
209 kWh
By usage level in Kentucky
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 3.9¢ | $1.20 | $14.39 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.9¢ | $2.40 | $28.79 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.80 | $57.57 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
At Kentucky's current average residential rate of 13.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.9¢ per day, $2.40 per month, or $28.79 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Kentucky more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kentucky's rate is about 25% below the U.S. average: $2.40 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kentucky right now?
Kentucky residents pay an average of 13.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.