Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 14.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 13th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.55 per month.
Per hour
2.6¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.55
17 kWh
Per year
$30.66
209 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.28 | $15.33 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.55 | $30.66 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.11 | $61.33 |
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 14.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.4¢ per day, $2.55 per month, or $30.66 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 20% below the U.S. average: $2.55 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 14.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 13th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.