Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate is 22.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 18% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $3.84 per month.
Per hour
4.0¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.13
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.84
17 kWh
Per year
$46.10
209 kWh
By usage level in Maryland
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.3¢ | $1.92 | $23.05 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.84 | $46.10 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.68 | $92.20 |
Maryland 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 Maryland?
At Maryland's current average residential rate of 22.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $3.84 per month, or $46.10 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Maryland more expensive than average?
Yes. Maryland's electricity costs about 18% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.84 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maryland right now?
Maryland residents pay an average of 22.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.