Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Missouri
Missouri's average residential electricity rate is 14¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.43 per month.
Per hour
2.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.0¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.43
17 kWh
Per year
$29.20
209 kWh
By usage level in Missouri
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.22 | $14.60 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.0¢ | $2.43 | $29.20 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.86 | $58.41 |
Missouri 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 Missouri?
At Missouri's current average residential rate of 14¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.0¢ per day, $2.43 per month, or $29.20 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Missouri more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Missouri's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $2.43 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Missouri right now?
Missouri residents pay an average of 14¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.