Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.62 per month.
Per hour
4.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.15
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.62
17 kWh
Per year
$55.49
209 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 7.6¢ | $2.31 | $27.74 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.62 | $55.49 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.30 | $9.24 | $111 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.15 per day, $4.62 per month, or $55.49 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.62 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.