Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate is 21.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 37th 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 $3.79 per month.
Per hour
3.9¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.12
3 hours/day
Per month
$3.79
17 kWh
Per year
$45.47
209 kWh
By usage level in Maryland
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.2¢ | $1.89 | $22.74 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.79 | $45.47 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.57 | $90.95 |
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 21.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.79 per month, or $45.47 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 $3.79 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maryland right now?
Maryland residents pay an average of 21.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 37th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.