Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 13.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th 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 $2.41 per month.
Per hour
2.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
7.9¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.41
17 kWh
Per year
$29.00
209 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.21 | $14.50 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 7.9¢ | $2.41 | $29.00 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.83 | $57.99 |
Montana 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 Montana?
At Montana's current average residential rate of 13.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 7.9¢ per day, $2.41 per month, or $29.00 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in Montana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $2.41 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 13.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.