Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 25.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 38% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $4.38 per month.
Per hour
4.5¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.14
3 hours/day
Per month
$4.38
17 kWh
Per year
$52.57
209 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.19 | $26.28 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.38 | $52.57 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.76 | $105 |
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 25.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.38 per month, or $52.57 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 38% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.38 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 25.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.