Cost to Run a Game Console (PS5 / Xbox Series X) in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) here costs $2.69 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 70–220 W
Per day
8.9¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$2.69
17 kWh
Per year
$32.33
209 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.17 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.69 | $32.33 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.39 | $64.67 |
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 15.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a game console (ps5 / xbox series x) with typical usage costs about 8.9¢ per day, $2.69 per month, or $32.33 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 15% below the U.S. average: $2.69 per month here versus $3.18 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.