Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Michigan
Michigan's average residential electricity rate is 23.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 26% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.01 per month.
Per hour
4.2¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.13
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.01
17 kWh
Per year
$48.19
209 kWh
By usage level in Michigan
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $2.01 | $24.09 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.01 | $48.19 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $8.03 | $96.37 |
Michigan 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 Michigan?
At Michigan's current average residential rate of 23.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $4.01 per month, or $48.19 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Michigan more expensive than average?
Yes. Michigan's electricity costs about 26% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.01 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Michigan right now?
Michigan residents pay an average of 23.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.