Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $5.30 per month.
Per hour
5.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.17
3 hours/day
Per month
$5.30
17 kWh
Per year
$63.62
209 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.65 | $31.81 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.30 | $63.62 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.60 | $127 |
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 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.17 per day, $5.30 per month, or $63.62 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.30 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.