Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 28.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.00 per month.
Per hour
5.2¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.16
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.00
17 kWh
Per year
$60.08
209 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.50 | $30.04 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $5.00 | $60.08 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $10.01 | $120 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 28.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $5.00 per month, or $60.08 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.00 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 28.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.