Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 17.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.97 per month.
Per hour
3.1¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
$0.10
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.97
17 kWh
Per year
$35.67
209 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.49 | $17.84 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.97 | $35.67 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.94 | $71.34 |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.97 per month, or $35.67 per year.
Is running a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $2.97 per month here versus $3.27 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 17.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.