Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 27% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.05 per month.
Per hour
4.2¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.13
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.05
17 kWh
Per year
$48.60
209 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 6.7¢ | $2.02 | $24.30 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.05 | $48.60 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.10 | $97.21 |
New Jersey 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 Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $4.05 per month, or $48.60 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 27% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.05 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.